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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. Why is it wise to restrict a baby's movements after birth, according to medieval wisdom?
(a) The various humors (fluids) in a baby must have time to settle.
(b) Demons will be able to more easily track a moving baby.
(c) A moving baby will make for an impetuous, nervous adult.
(d) A moving baby might twist and deform its own limbs.

2. According to medieval medicine, how many "humors" are there in the body?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Fourteen.

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

4. What are the characteristics of the Gothic font?
(a) Stiff, angular letters written with heavy lines.
(b) Soft, flowing letters with fine lines.
(c) Huge letters with no ornamentation.
(d) Lower-case and upper-case letters.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How is wire made by a blacksmith?

2. Which might be a restriction against two people being married?

3. How does "The Mystere d' Adam" end?

4. What is a superstition about childbirth mentioned in the text?

5. Who are the only types of people not allowed to be married?

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