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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter II, The Shattering (Sections 12-23).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The pope awarded men for their _____.
(a) Warrior skills.
(b) Bravery.
(c) Virility.
(d) Intelligence.

2. ____ Borgia is one of the most notorious vixens of the period.
(a) Lucrezia.
(b) Lucille.
(c) Lorelei.
(d) Lillith.

3. Two former speakers of the House of Parliament were beheaded over which issue?
(a) Conspiracy.
(b) Theft.
(c) Taxation.
(d) Witchcraft.

4. What was the name of Lucrezia's brother?
(a) Carlo.
(b) Cesare.
(c) Mario.
(d) Roberto.

5. The empire's border rested on the Danube and the ____.
(a) Rhine.
(b) Rhone.
(c) Seine.
(d) Nile.

Short Answer Questions

1. Rodrigo was elevated to the College of Cardinals in which year?

2. The horse's harness, collar and stirrup did not exist until about ____ A.D.

3. On which date was Rome entered?

4. During which century did the explorer live?

5. In which year was the brother born?

(see the answer key)

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