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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1: 1135-1136.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who are the three men that ride behind the oxcart that carries the prisoner?
(a) An earl, a prior, and a knight
(b) A knight, a priest, and a monk
(c) The king, the queen, and the priest
(d) A monk, the king, and an earl

2. What do the young men in the marketplace think is lucky for a condemned man?
(a) To have a friend shoot him with an arrow before he hangs
(b) To hang slowly in the hope of being rescued
(c) To be forgiven by a priest
(d) To break his neck, resulting in a quick death

3. What is the reaction of the young boys toward the prisoner?
(a) They laugh hysterically at him until they fall down.
(b) They think he is strong and brave.
(c) They think he is a demon.
(d) They are afraid of him.

4. What is the description of the priest who is one of the condemned man's accusers?
(a) He is old, bald, rides an old mare, and wears black robes.
(b) He is young with blond hair, blue eyes, and has a friendly face.
(c) He is young, has black hair and a sharp nose, wears black robes, and has a dangerous look.
(d) He is fat, red faced, and clumsy.

5. Why does Peter of Wareham become angry with Prior Philip?
(a) Philip assigns Peter the role of almoner, which requires a lot of travel.
(b) Philip forces Peter to fast and pray.
(c) Philip tells Peter to be more humble.
(d) Philip forces Peter to clean the cathedral.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do Philip and his brother, Francis grow up after they are orphaned?

2. What do Tom and Agnes do when they locate the thief that robbed them

3. What is Tom Builder's one passion in life?

4. Who does Philip talk to at Kingsbridge instead of the bishop?

5. What are the values of the boys who gather in the marketplace?

(see the answer key)

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