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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. What kind of detergent is used for laundry time?
(a) Soap only.
(b) Lard.
(c) Soap and ashes.
(d) Crushed rose petals and cream.

2. The wool in Troyes primarily comes from which region?
(a) England.
(b) North Africa.
(c) Persia.
(d) Italy.

3. 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) Makeup and wigs contain unhealthy and allergic materials.
(c) Burghers prefer their wives to be natural beauties.
(d) There is a common fear that such "disguises" bring bad luck.

4. What is Latin for "a place where people congregate inside walls?"
(a) Ars.
(b) Bourghas.
(c) Civitas.
(d) Publico.

5. What immediately follows the sermon in a typical church service?
(a) The Gregorian chant.
(b) The Creed.
(c) The thema.
(d) The Offertory.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a fuller do?

2. What color is a burgher's house covered in upon his death?

3. Who is a wet nurse?

4. How do diners wipe their mouths during dinner?

5. Why does construction of cathedrals often stop for extended periods of time?

(see the answer key)

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