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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. Under what condition was sex permitted in the mid-fourteenth century?
(a) Self-discovery.
(b) Prostitution.
(c) Procreation.
(d) Pornography.

2. Enguerrand was named as a second in a force that joined Genoa against what country?
(a) Algiers.
(b) Barbary.
(c) Turkey.
(d) England.

3. What responsibility did Coucy assume when King Charles died?
(a) He assumed responsibility for Coucy.
(b) He became England's embassador to France.
(c) He commanded the forces at Picardy.
(d) He was charged with capturing Hawkwood.

4. How were women portrayed in 14th century literature?
(a) As whores or angels.
(b) As unfit and deceptive.
(c) As saints.
(d) As virtuous and spiritual.

5. How does Enguerrand resolve his conflicting obligations?
(a) He fights for France.
(b) He fights for England.
(c) He pleads neutrality.
(d) He fights for England and hires a replacement to fight for France.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many guests turned out to welcome Roman Emperor Charles IV?

2. Charles of Navarre is arrested under suspicion of what?

3. What did Gerard Groote found?

4. Who did Enguerrand ally himself with?

5. What were many people waiting for during the plague years?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Charles goes mad?

2. Describe the Genoese expedition to Tunis.

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

4. Describe Buckingham's expedition to France shortly before the French king's death.

5. Describe Enguerrand's actions against Charles of Navarre.

6. Describe the beginnings of the Inquisition.

7. What are conditions like in England in 1376?

8. What luxuries do the nobility indulge in?

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

10. How is Charles almost killed during his pilgrimage of thanks?

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