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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. Who are the only types of people not allowed to be married?
(a) The extremely poor.
(b) Jongleurs.
(c) Jews.
(d) Heathens.

2. What is "churching?"
(a) The process involving a lay person joining the church clergy.
(b) The process whereby a recently pregnant woman is allowed back into society.
(c) The process of going house to house caroling during Christmas.
(d) The process of baptizing a stillborn child.

3. What might be a proper subject of a playlet?
(a) The reality of a peasant being in debt.
(b) The reincarnation of Jesus.
(c) A bawdy tale of a cuckolded husband.
(d) The adventures of a human-like fox creating mischief.

4. Why do craftsmen frequently work in full view of the public?
(a) In a show of honesty required by the merchants' guild.
(b) Because that is church policy.
(c) Because that is the policy of the Count of Champagne.
(d) So that everyone can see their skill.

5. In 1250, who lives in the Viscount's Tower?
(a) The Bishop of Troyes.
(b) Several merchant families.
(c) The Count of Champagne.
(d) The Viscount.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who enjoys the right of coinage?

2. Which of the following is NOT a member category in a guild?

3. Which author is depended upon for the central texts to teach grammar in the cathedral school?

4. What is the donjon of the Count's Castle used for?

5. Who lives in the attic of a home?

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