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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who often mocked and teased Saint Martin?
(a) Byrut.
(b) Barkus.
(c) Bryson.
(d) Bricius.

2. What was the word Christ used as?
(a) A pledge.
(b) A title.
(c) A surname.
(d) A first name.

3. What did Rauching take pleasure in?
(a) Many women.
(b) Giving to others.
(c) The pain of others.
(d) Dividing wealth evenly.

4. What was Brunhilde's reaction to two men who were determined to attack the duke?
(a) She defended the duke.
(b) She was ignorant of the issue.
(c) She chose not to take sides.
(d) She defended the men.

5. Which word best describes Radegunda overall?
(a) Unintelligent.
(b) Successful.
(c) Insecure.
(d) Faithful.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Saint Martin was tested and mocked, what was his position?

2. Which of the following was true about monarchs?

3. Which of the following is significantly noticeable to the reader by the second book?

4. What did many Roman Christian Bishops supplant?

5. Which concept did Gregory of Tours use in reference to the man with many wives, that may confuse readers?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the fate of Clotilda's grandsons?

2. What happened when Lupus and Ursio formed a union?

3. How has the language of The History of Franks been changed by editors?

4. What did Radegunda's marriage represent?

5. What delusion did Gregory of Tours dispel for readers in Book 5?

6. Describe the letter Gregory received from another bishop as described in Book 5.

7. What careers did Gregory of Tours have?

8. Why did people stand in the way of Clotilda's plan?

9. What is the purpose of the introduction to The History of the Franks?

10. What may have accounted for the alleged resurrections that were attributed to the prophet, Elisha?

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