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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. How tall are Troyes' city walls?
(a) 4 feet.
(b) 30 feet.
(c) 20 feet.
(d) 10 feet.

2. What is the difference between Jewish money lenders and Christian money lenders?
(a) Jews tend to lend at higher interest rates.
(b) Jews only lend foreign currency.
(c) Jews deal only in fenced (stolen) property.
(d) Jews tend to lend at lower interest rates.

3. What is the literal translation of Rutebeuf?
(a) Rough ox.
(b) Red beef.
(c) Rude bagel.
(d) Sex-changing hyena.

4. What subject did Geoffroi de Villehardouin base his masterpiece on?
(a) The Norman conquest.
(b) The Spartans.
(c) The sacking of Constantinople.
(d) King Arthur and the Lady of the Lake.

5. Which of the following is NOT one of the beliefs of the Albigensians?
(a) Marriage is a wicked sin.
(b) The cross is not in itself powerful.
(c) The Redemption and Incarnation did not occur.
(d) Baptism is a worthless practice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What structure is common to all floors of a burghers' home?

2. What is the widely-accepted currency in Troyes?

3. In 1250, church organs had which of the following characteristics?

4. What does the bell founder do to show his pride in making bells?

5. Educated wanderers who developed an irreverent brand of Latin verse were known as what?

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