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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Chapter 10, Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. A student at a university studies for how many years, typically?
(a) Ten.
(b) One.
(c) Four.
(d) Six.

2. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of being a mason?
(a) Freedom of taxes for life.
(b) Geographical freedom to move from town to town.
(c) Upward social mobility.
(d) The ability to name the buildings they construct.

3. Who enjoys the right of coinage?
(a) Money lenders.
(b) Housewives.
(c) Princes and bishops.
(d) Bards.

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

5. Which of the following is NOT done in the counting room?
(a) Cooking.
(b) Accounting.
(c) Bookkeeping.
(d) Greeting of customers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the highest title a merchant can hope to obtain?

2. What are the ingredients of glass?

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

4. Why would a guild donate money for the construction of a cathedral?

5. What is NOT an activity commonly performed by jongleurs?

(see the answer key)

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