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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 church's position on most games and entertainments?
(a) These activities are sinful, but permitted on Tuesdays.
(b) The church states no opinion on these activities.
(c) These activities are sinful and forbidden.
(d) These activities are necessary to overall emotional health.

2. What is the most profitable type of fabric in 1250 Troyes?
(a) Silk.
(b) Cotton.
(c) Wool.
(d) Linen.

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

4. What does a tanner use to soften an animal's hide?
(a) Ethyl alcohol.
(b) Sugar water.
(c) Oil of peppermint.
(d) Fermented bran juice.

5. What language were the earliest playlets conducted in?
(a) Latin.
(b) Northern.
(c) English.
(d) Provencal.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of the following is NOT one of the tools of a midwife?

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

4. Why are the buildings of Troyes susceptible to fire damage?

5. What part of the city of Troyes are Jews located in?

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