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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is true about the reliability of Gregory of Tours when he wrote this book?
(a) Much of the truth is left out intentionally.
(b) None of the story is true.
(c) Much of the truth is left out, but not deceptively.
(d) Much of the truth is portrayed accurately.

2. In Book 9, the man who had powers was wearing a shirt made out of what?
(a) Horse hair.
(b) Human hair.
(c) Goat hair.
(d) Cow hair.

3. According to Gregory, who was there a problem with after the flood?
(a) Popes.
(b) Political leaders.
(c) Bishops.
(d) Deacons.

4. In order for an individual to be perfect and capable of performing miracles, what did Gregory claim was needed?
(a) Fulfilling tasks set up by God.
(b) Reading religious texts.
(c) Full belief.
(d) Comparing religions.

5. In which forest were animals free to roam in Chapter 10?
(a) Franks' Forest.
(b) Enchanted Forest.
(c) King's Forest.
(d) Queen's Forest.

6. What happened when the ill man in Book 11 called upon a higher figure, allegedly?
(a) He kills himself.
(b) Nothing changes.
(c) He heals.
(d) He dies.

7. In the second story of Book 11, how was the man believed to have been punished after taking credit for something?
(a) He was killed by an enemy.
(b) He was released from the church.
(c) He was stripped of his riches.
(d) He was thrown from his horse.

8. What was Chilperic's son being called?
(a) Closten.
(b) Celtis.
(c) Clothar.
(d) Colton.

9. What was Diana?
(a) A goddess.
(b) A peasant.
(c) A miracle worker.
(d) A saint.

10. After the ill man in Book 11 allegedly healed, where did the man want to make a pilgrimage to?
(a) His parents' home.
(b) The tomb where Jesus died.
(c) Saint Martin's tomb.
(d) Saint Silas' tomb.

11. In Book 9, which of the following words was used by Gregory to describe the man with alleged special senses?
(a) Sensitive.
(b) Pleasant.
(c) Hypocritical.
(d) Pained.

12. After the flood occurred, what was the first recommendation for a solution?
(a) Literature.
(b) Prayer.
(c) Chanting.
(d) Kind words.

13. In the first miracle story, what part of the young woman's body caught on fire?
(a) Right foot.
(b) Left hand.
(c) Right hand.
(d) Left foot.

14. In the story Gregory of Tours revealed about King Gunthram, how many years had he been king?
(a) 40.
(b) 12.
(c) 24.
(d) 34.

15. What was the woman in the first miracle story doing when she caught on fire?
(a) Roasting a pig.
(b) Starting a fire for warmth.
(c) Attacking an enemy.
(d) Baking bread.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following describes the writing style Gregory of Tours used in writing The History of the Franks?

2. For whose loss did a prominent leader hope to seek vengeance for?

3. Why was the King of Spain disappointed in the group of people he called together?

4. What greatly marked the rules of conduct of Gregory's church?

5. What was the "last straw" at Gregory's church?

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