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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. What does "dolce" mean?
(a) Confusing.
(b) Exciting.
(c) Dowdy.
(d) Sweet.

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

3. How many heirs were murdered?
(a) 5.
(b) 2.
(c) 4.
(d) 3.

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

5. Among the lost arts was ____.
(a) Candlemaking.
(b) Weaving.
(c) Bricklaying.
(d) Quilting.

Short Answer Questions

1. The pope awarded men for their _____.

2. What was the name of Lucrezia's brother?

3. Which religious figure was credited for the explorer's achievements?

4. Which group was not among those listed as pillaging the Roman Empire?

5. 150 ducats equals roughly how much in American dollars?

(see the answer key)

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