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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. Chretien de Troyes' works are the basis for what legend?
(a) King Arthur.
(b) The ugly duckling.
(c) The sack of Troy.
(d) Gilgamesh.

2. Why do housewives frequently refrain from wearing makeup or wigs?
(a) The wearing of make up or wigs is frowned upon by the church.
(b) There is a common fear that such "disguises" bring bad luck.
(c) Burghers prefer their wives to be natural beauties.
(d) Makeup and wigs contain unhealthy and allergic materials.

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

4. What part of the city of Troyes are Jews located in?
(a) Broce-aux-Juifs.
(b) The new city.
(c) The Viscount's Tower.
(d) The canal.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a step taken in the preparation of a typical dinner?

2. Why are Jews in a precarious position in Troyes?

3. How might a pregnant woman influence the sex of her infant child, according to the prevailing wisdom?

4. What is consanguinity?

5. The tale "Flamenca" is an example of what type of book?

(see the answer key)

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