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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which answer best describes Wenceslas IV?

2. Whom did Enguerrand marry in 1365?

3. Why is Enguerrand torn when King Charles declares war in 1369?

4. Where did Pope Urban govern Italy from?

5. Who did Enguerrand ally himself with?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What conflicts take place in Italy after Robert's reign?

3. What are conditions like in England in 1376?

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

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

6. What happens when Charles goes mad?

7. Describe the marriage of Isabella and Enguerrand.

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

9. Describe Roman Emperor Charles IV's visit to Paris.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What was the role of women in 14th-century France? Analyze the role of women in French and English culture.

Essay Topic 2

Religious figures like Catherine of Siena and Pierre de Luxembourg acquired great renown and some power in their religiousness. Mystics sought the same influence by spreading their teachings. Analyze these figures and describe the role of the exceptionally-religious person in society. What was their role? What was their power? How did they influence the people around them?

Essay Topic 3

Jean II and Enguerrand were both taken captive--among many others--although they and their fellow hostages typically lived very well in captivity. Describe the politics of captivity for hostages, and the benefits captivity bestowed on the hostage takers.

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