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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who founded an Augustinian monastery in Coucy?
(a) Abbot Guibert.
(b) Archibishop Herve.
(c) Comte d'Eudes.
(d) Aubry de Coucy.

2. What did the Pastoreaux do to oppose the Church?
(a) They attacked Jews.
(b) They burned buildings and opened prisons.
(c) They marched on Rome.
(d) They besieged the castle at Coucy.

3. What belief among the people allowed the church to maintain its position and make money?
(a) The idea that giving to the church would save you from troubles in this life.
(b) The idea that opposing the church would automatically send you to hell.
(c) The idea that paying alms earns you a place in Heaven.
(d) The idea that serving the church in the military would give you the chance to earn grace.

4. When did Herve built the first castle in Coucy?
(a) 713.
(b) 910.
(c) 841.
(d) 1223.

5. How did wealthy people display their wealth in the 14th century?
(a) By displaying tapestries.
(b) By owning slaves.
(c) By traveling abroad.
(d) By paying taxes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the first "lord of Coucy"?

2. When did Philip the Fair accuse the Templars of heresy?

3. What was a typical penance imposed in the beginning of the 14th century?

4. When was the castle of Coucy built?

5. Which parties were in political conflict in the beginning of the 14th century?

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