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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What time period is covered by the book?
(a) From Roman times to the middle of the 13th century.
(b) From the time of Socrates to the time of the American Revolution.
(c) From 800 AD to 900 AD.
(d) From 250 BC to 800 AD.

2. Which might be a restriction against two people being married?
(a) Differences in education level.
(b) They are too old.
(c) They are too closely related by blood.
(d) Either one is a former criminal.

3. What is the solar?
(a) Dining hall.
(b) Church.
(c) Conservatory.
(d) Cloak room.

4. What is a woman in 1250 NOT allowed to do?
(a) Make wills.
(b) Vote on local political matters.
(c) File lawsuits.
(d) Own property.

5. According to ideal notions of beauty, how should skin appear to be considered beautiful?
(a) Ruddy and flushed.
(b) Dark and tanned.
(c) Shiny, with a high-gloss sheen.
(d) As white and flawless as possible.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why don't the merchants use carts on the way to Troyes?

2. How tall are Troyes' city walls?

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

4. Why do housewives frequently refrain from wearing makeup or wigs?

5. When is a Caesarian section typically performed in the case of a woman giving birth?

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