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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 tend to lend at higher interest rates.
(b) Jews deal only in fenced (stolen) property.
(c) Jews only lend foreign currency.
(d) Jews tend to lend at lower interest rates.

2. How many deniers make up one shilling?
(a) 2.
(b) 100.
(c) 12.
(d) 4.

3. How did doctors describe the cause of illnesses in the 13th century?
(a) Disease is the result of contact with unhealthy metals.
(b) Disease is a result of viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens.
(c) Disease might arise from an imbalance in the fluids of the body.
(d) Disease is an act of God, and requires no rational explanation.

4. Why must the housewife be especially careful in selecting food from the market?
(a) Many merchants try to dilute their goods to increase their profit.
(b) Poisonous food is rampant in the area.
(c) Their burgher husbands have very particular tastes.
(d) Food prices vary greatly depending on market conditions.

5. How does an apprentice become a master?
(a) In a church ritual.
(b) By the retirement or death of their master.
(c) By creating a masterpiece.
(d) By earning their master's degree.

Short Answer Questions

1. What might be a proper subject of a playlet?

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

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

4. Approximately how many doctors are there in the Troyes of 1250?

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

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