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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Gregory's favorite saint?

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

3. Who was Clotilda deceived into thinking supported her?

4. What type of history is generally shown in The History of the Franks?

5. Which of the following words could have been used to describe relations between monarchs?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was the significance of Saint Martin to Gregory of Tours?

2. Which people did Gregory of Tours speak vindictively of?

3. Describe the difficulties Saint Martin faced before he became a saint.

4. What knowledge did Gregory of Tours have about the Old Testament and how did he show this?

5. How did voting work in Gregory of Tours' time?

6. Describe the alleged magic of the prophet, Elias.

7. What powers did the prophet, Elisha, have?

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

9. Describe the case of the man with seven wives.

10. Describe the circumstances under which Saint Martin's church was robbed.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Gregory believed in supernatural healing, miracles, and supernatural powers. What role did miracles seem to play in Gregory's life? Do you think that Gregory and other people during his time were more gullible than people are today? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

One example of gender indifference in the book occurred when a woman touched an ornament in the church and it was considered by Gregory to be the "last straw". Point out other instances of gender indifference in The History of the Franks and assess what role gender indifference played in Gregory's society and culture.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the role of diction and syntax in terms of Gregory's writing style. What does the use of diction say about Gregory? What type of diction and syntax stand out to you the most? Why do you think this is?

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