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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 oversee the construction of cathedrals?
(a) Bishops.
(b) The Pope.
(c) Priests.
(d) The mayor of the town.

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

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

4. Which of the following is true about the cathedral school?
(a) Instruction is conducted in the vernacular.
(b) All ages are taught together.
(c) Students are graded.
(d) Grammar is taught with a crude version of phonetics.

5. "The Prophets" is an example of what?
(a) Poem.
(b) Playlet.
(c) Trope.
(d) Fabliaux.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is wire made by a blacksmith?

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

3. Why are Jews in a precarious position in Troyes?

4. There is a revival of theater in the 13th century. Where does it start?

5. What is the Chartres mile?

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