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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. Which word is not used to describe the brother?
(a) Erudite.
(b) Magnanimous.
(c) Cruel.
(d) Eloquent.

2. What was the position of Peter Schoffer?
(a) Typesetter.
(b) Judge.
(c) Janitor.
(d) Stable boy.

3. What is the more common name for the Hsiung-nu tribe?
(a) Mongols.
(b) Pagans.
(c) Huns.
(d) Heathens.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the emperor at this time?

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

3. Which weapon was considered to be "new technology" by the knights?

4. In which year was the papacy relocated?

5. On which holiday did Londoners protect their situation?

(see the answer key)

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