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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3, Chapter 4, Chapter 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is a baby dressed until it can walk?
(a) All in white, in the hopes that a witch cannot hurt him/her.
(b) With a loose-fitting dress.
(c) The baby is left naked until it can walk.
(d) With very tight wrappings.

2. 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.

3. What material is used for ice skates?
(a) Granite.
(b) Horse shin bones.
(c) Iron.
(d) Ivory tusks.

4. According to the manners of the time, how should bread be consumed?
(a) It should be broken rather than bitten off.
(b) It is polite to make loud noises when eating bread.
(c) The pinkie finger must not touch the bread.
(d) Bread is reserved as the very last food item consumed.

5. Which of the following is a typical play activity for young children?
(a) Hunting.
(b) Cock fighting.
(c) Recitation of epic poetry.
(d) Bear baiting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a woman in 1250 NOT allowed to do?

2. When is a child baptized ideally?

3. What is the church's position on most games and entertainments?

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

5. What time period is covered by the book?

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