A World Lit Only by Fire: The Medieval Mind and the Renaissance: Portrait of an Age Quiz | Eight Week Quiz E

William Manchester
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 92 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

A World Lit Only by Fire: The Medieval Mind and the Renaissance: Portrait of an Age Quiz | Eight Week Quiz E

William Manchester
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter II, The Shattering (Sections 46-56).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Borgia was the model for the famous book which by author?
(a) Homer.
(b) Tolstoy.
(c) Dante.
(d) Machiavelli.

2. What is the estimated illiteracy rate among women at this time?
(a) 81%.
(b) 89%.
(c) 76%.
(d) 94%.

3. The Hercynian Forest was known to be filled with all but which of the following?
(a) Wolves.
(b) Fairies.
(c) Boars.
(d) Imaginary demons.

4. Which island group is mentioned?
(a) Spice.
(b) Maritimes.
(c) Canary.
(d) Bahamas.

5. In which year were the heirs to the English throne murdered?
(a) 1516.
(b) 1483.
(c) 1386.
(d) 1421.

Short Answer Questions

1. Records show that only ____ out of 100 murderers was ever brought to justice.

2. Who was the reigning leader of the country at that time?

3. In which year was the leaflet published?

4. Two former speakers of the House of Parliament were beheaded over which issue?

5. Which was not a part of the trivium?

(see the answer key)

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