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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Chapter 13, Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the difference between Jewish money lenders and Christian money lenders?
(a) Jews deal only in fenced (stolen) property.
(b) Jews only lend foreign currency.
(c) Jews tend to lend at higher interest rates.
(d) Jews tend to lend at lower interest rates.

2. What must a Jew wear to identify his or her religion?
(a) A red pentagram.
(b) An iron necklace with the star of David.
(c) A black and white armband.
(d) A yellow circle.

3. When a siege occurs, who generally has the advantage?
(a) Neither have an advantage.
(b) The city inhabitants.
(c) The Church.
(d) The attacking army.

4. What is a city's defense against the siege mine?
(a) Diplomacy.
(b) The catapult.
(c) The countermine.
(d) The windlass.

5. Why are Jews in a precarious position in Troyes?
(a) The Church actively hunts Jews in order to convert them.
(b) Royals may decree to ban Jews at any time.
(c) Their temples are constantly vandalized.
(d) The Jews depend on the spice trade, which is sometimes interrupted.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is it wise to restrict a baby's movements after birth, according to medieval wisdom?

2. What is the literal translation of Rutebeuf?

3. What disaster befalls Troyes in 1184?

4. How does a typical woman's education compare with a typical man's education?

5. "The Prophets" is an example of what?

(see the answer key)

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