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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue, Chapter 1, Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is a "commune" as defined by this book?
(a) The twice-yearly merchant fair held at Troyes.
(b) The city structure arising from a negotiation between merchant burghers and the feudal lord.
(c) A religious monastery.
(d) A building where merchants may buy and sell wares.

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

4. Why are soldiers hired by merchants on the way to the fair at Troyes?
(a) For the exertion of political power.
(b) For protection from bandits.
(c) As a status symbol.
(d) To scout out the correct routes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT done in the counting room?

2. Who lives in the "old city?"

3. Where are toilets located?

4. Where do the burghers get their name?

5. Who lives in the Count's Castle?

(see the answer key)

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