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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter II, The Shattering (Sections 24-34).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 150 ducats equals roughly how much in American dollars?
(a) $1,950.
(b) $950.
(c) $2,450.
(d) $3,750.

2. What was the percentage of illiteracy among the clergy?
(a) 5%.
(b) 8%.
(c) 0%.
(d) 10%.

3. Rodrigo was elevated to the College of Cardinals in which year?
(a) 1456.
(b) 1521.
(c) 1545.
(d) 1489.

4. Language that was more prevalent amongst the population was known as ______ vernacular.
(a) Ordinary.
(b) Colloquial.
(c) Peasant.
(d) Common.

5. Which popes were known for their immorality?
(a) Tuscan.
(b) Italian.
(c) Burgundy.
(d) Borgia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does "dolce" mean?

2. Who issues bills trying to repress the new invention?

3. Borgia was the model for the famous book which by author?

4. What is the name of the girl who became legendary for exploiting her own beauty?

5. What was the name of the pope's son-in-law?

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