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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many people can the castle of Coucy house?
(a) Five hundred.
(b) A thousand.
(c) Five thousand.
(d) Two hundred fifty.

2. What was the castle of Coucy primarily built for?
(a) A network of marketplaces.
(b) Withstanding a siege.
(c) Foreign trade.
(d) A center for art and literature.

3. What became of Enguerrand's son, Thomas?
(a) He was executed.
(b) He was excommunicated.
(c) He became a good leader.
(d) He was murdered.

4. Who was Pope in the beginning of the 14th century?
(a) John XXII.
(b) Clement V.
(c) Clement III.
(d) Phillip VI.

5. What was the political situation like in Coucy in the beginning of the 14th century?
(a) Constantly unstable.
(b) Prosperous and democratic.
(c) Chaotic but largely plutocratic.
(d) A repressive dictatorship.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long did it take to build the castle of Coucy?

2. What belief among the people allowed the church to maintain its position and make money?

3. What could bastard sons buy from the church in the beginning of the 14th century?

4. Which parties were in political conflict in the beginning of the 14th century?

5. What was Enguerrange III known for?

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