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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Travel Journal : Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The baths that Montaigne discusses are notable for being what?
(a) Heated.
(b) Public.
(c) Rejuvinative.
(d) Sulfurous.

2. Who was the target audience of the social experiment that Montaigne discusses near the end of Book 2 of Essays: Chapter 8?
(a) The working class.
(b) The nobility.
(c) The aristocracy.
(d) The upper class.

3. What does Montaigne admit about himself in the essay in Book 2 of Essays, "Of Repentance"?
(a) He does not think complete repentance is possible.
(b) He is not perfect.
(c) He has sinned consistently.
(d) He does not repent for all of his sins.

4. Montaigne says that he could never do what with respect to his father?
(a) Forget him.
(b) Deny him.
(c) Disobey him.
(d) Speak poorly of him.

5. Montaigne's view of the role of women was what?
(a) Progressive.
(b) Traditional.
(c) Conservative.
(d) Reactionary.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the time that Montaigne was engaged in his translation of the unusual book, what philosophy was gaining significant popularity?

2. Montaigne states that his method for discussing the book that is the topic of Book 2 of Essays: Chapter 7, Essay #12 is based on the writings of what philosopher?

3. What type of argument does Montaigne make regarding the book that he discusses in Book 2 of Essays: Chapter 7, Essay #12?

4. How is Raymond Sebond related to the unusual book that Montaigne translated?

5. Montaigne says that he feels what way with regards to knowing one individual who was brought back to Christianity due to the arguments in the book he discusses in Book 2 of Essay's: Chapter 7?

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