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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. How did the Genoese present their request for French military assistance?
(a) As a conquest.
(b) As a holy obligation.
(c) As a crusade.
(d) As an inquisition.

2. How many religious holidays did workers have to observe a year?
(a) 100.
(b) 50.
(c) 200.
(d) 75.

3. Charles of Navarre is arrested under suspicion of what?
(a) Murdering his brother-in-law.
(b) Plotting to murder his wife's father.
(c) Plotting to poison the king.
(d) Plotting to overthrow the king.

4. How does Catherine of Siena serve Christ?
(a) By keeping herself in a constant state of discomfort.
(b) By praying incessantly.
(c) By copying the bible into foreign languages.
(d) By giving away all her possessions to the poor.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why were the French reluctant to commit troops as the Genoese wanted?

2. How were women portrayed in 14th century literature?

3. Whom did Enguerrand marry in 1365?

4. What caused the bourgeoisie to come to a peaceful settlement in regard to the King's tax policy?

5. What territory did the King of England send Enguerrand to conquer?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the beginnings of the Inquisition.

2. What difficulties does Enguerrand encounter in remaining neutral between England and France?

3. How does Charles try to win the good will of his people?

4. What bad news do the English get during their one-year truce with France?

5. What is Enguerrand VI's reign like for the peasants?

6. What happens when Charles goes mad?

7. Why do the English commoners revolt, and how does Richard II quell their rebellion?

8. Describe Enguerrand's campaign in Alsace.

9. What are marriages typically like in 14th-century France?

10. Describe Catherine of Siena's personality and her influence on the Pope.

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