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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 18 through 21.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did nobles neglect to condemn the luxuries of the clergy?
(a) Because the clergy still lived relatively Spartan existences.
(b) Because the clergy was more powerful than the nobles.
(c) Because the nobility and clergy needed each other.
(d) Because the nobles profited from the clergy's decadence.

2. What did King Charles focus on as his health began to decline?
(a) Extending his territory.
(b) Making peace.
(c) Paying back his debts.
(d) Winning his wars.

3. Why were Enguerrand's men ultimately discouraged?
(a) Low pay.
(b) A string of losses.
(c) Lack of food and plunder.
(d) Constant guerilla-style harassment.

4. How did Sir Robert Knollys avoid being condemned for breaking the treaty with France?
(a) He threatened Edward with invasion.
(b) He installed Edward as the king of the conquered lands.
(c) He arranged for Jean II to be killed.
(d) He gave the booty to Edward.

5. What did people believe about the plague?
(a) It was a manifestation of an ancient curse.
(b) It was a radical purification of humanity.
(c) It was a sign of the Kings' corruption.
(d) It was a scourge from God.

Short Answer Questions

1. What responsibility did Coucy assume when King Charles died?

2. Where does Gregory say Rome is?

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

4. What did the Jacquerie inspire in France?

5. What were the first signs of the people rebelling against the church?

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