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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. Why is it wise to restrict a baby's movements after birth, according to medieval wisdom?
(a) Demons will be able to more easily track a moving baby.
(b) A moving baby might twist and deform its own limbs.
(c) The various humors (fluids) in a baby must have time to settle.
(d) A moving baby will make for an impetuous, nervous adult.

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

3. What color is a burgher's house covered in upon his death?
(a) White.
(b) Green.
(c) Black.
(d) Brown.

4. Which of the following is NOT done in the counting room?
(a) Cooking.
(b) Greeting of customers.
(c) Accounting.
(d) Bookkeeping.

5. What is the church's position on most games and entertainments?
(a) The church states no opinion on these activities.
(b) These activities are necessary to overall emotional health.
(c) These activities are sinful and forbidden.
(d) These activities are sinful, but permitted on Tuesdays.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is an ecuelle?

2. How often does the typical city dweller in 1250 take a bath?

3. Where do the burghers get their name?

4. Who lives in the Count's Castle?

5. What is a superstition about childbirth mentioned in the text?

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