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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 does a midwife do?
(a) She attends to a pregnant woman and aids her in the birthing process.
(b) She buys food and other household items for the wife.
(c) She is a mistress for the burgher.
(d) She is reported to ward away evil spirits with her relics.

2. What color is a burgher's house covered in upon his death?
(a) White.
(b) Black.
(c) Green.
(d) Brown.

3. Which of the following is a typical play activity for young children?
(a) Hunting.
(b) Recitation of epic poetry.
(c) Bear baiting.
(d) Cock fighting.

4. Approximately how long does the Bible take to transcribe?
(a) Three years.
(b) Fifteen months.
(c) Six months.
(d) Two weeks.

5. What is a superstition about childbirth mentioned in the text?
(a) Very particular lute music is played prior to and during birth, so the child will not be born deaf.
(b) A jongleur is made to attend the birth to ensure the child has a happy rather than sad disposition.
(c) The woman's face is covered with a cloth during childbirth, as it is considered ill fortune for a woman to witness the birth of her own child.
(d) The time of birth must be recorded exactly, which can be used to predict the child's future.

Short Answer Questions

1. What must a Jew wear to identify his or her religion?

2. What is a lying-in chamber?

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

4. What subject did Geoffroi de Villehardouin base his masterpiece on?

5. What does a fuller do?

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