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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Chapter 13, Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is troping?
(a) A silly or impetuous idea.
(b) Words and melodies added to a traditional church service.
(c) A process to soften animal hides.
(d) Traveling as part of a long pilgrimage.

2. When a siege occurs, who generally has the advantage?
(a) The attacking army.
(b) Neither have an advantage.
(c) The city inhabitants.
(d) The Church.

3. Why do housewives frequently refrain from wearing makeup or wigs?
(a) Makeup and wigs contain unhealthy and allergic materials.
(b) The wearing of make up or wigs is frowned upon by the church.
(c) There is a common fear that such "disguises" bring bad luck.
(d) Burghers prefer their wives to be natural beauties.

4. How many deniers make up one shilling?
(a) 12.
(b) 2.
(c) 100.
(d) 4.

5. There is a revival of theater in the 13th century. Where does it start?
(a) The Church.
(b) The private homes of burghers.
(c) At the market.
(d) The town square.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did a doctor do for common wound and injuries?

2. How is mental illness treated by medieval doctors?

3. What disaster befalls Troyes in 1184?

4. What is NOT an activity commonly performed by jongleurs?

5. How is time kept throughout the day in Troyes?

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