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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. Who lives in the Count's Castle?
(a) The Bishop of Troyes.
(b) The Count of Champagne.
(c) The Viscount.
(d) No one.

2. Who lives in the "old city?"
(a) It is exclusively reserved for the the poor.
(b) It is exclusively reserved for Jews.
(c) Only members of the Church are allowed in the old city.
(d) Wealthy families, clergy members, Jews, and the poor.

3. What is the donjon of the Count's Castle used for?
(a) It is home to many merchant families.
(b) To imprison political prisoners and debtors.
(c) Ceremonies and jousting tournaments.
(d) Baptisms.

4. Where do the burghers get their name?
(a) From the food they sell within towns.
(b) From the cities they dwell in.
(c) From the commodities they deal in.
(d) From their reputation as hated money lenders.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a garderobe?

2. What is the solar?

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

4. According to the manners of the time, how should bread be consumed?

5. Prior to Roman conquest, what state is modern-day France in?

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