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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6, Chapter 7, Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How often does the typical city dweller in 1250 take a bath?
(a) Once a year.
(b) Once a month.
(c) Once a week.
(d) Once a day.

3. Who lives in the attic of a home?
(a) The attic is a guest room for customers.
(b) Servants and apprentices.
(c) The burgher and his wife.
(d) The children.

4. Why do housewives frequently refrain from wearing makeup or wigs?
(a) There is a common fear that such "disguises" bring bad luck.
(b) The wearing of make up or wigs is frowned upon by the church.
(c) Burghers prefer their wives to be natural beauties.
(d) Makeup and wigs contain unhealthy and allergic materials.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is NOT an activity commonly performed by jongleurs?

2. What are the majority of homes in Troyes made from?

3. Which of the following is a typical play activity for young children?

4. What kind of detergent is used for laundry time?

5. What are common maladies in the 13th century?

(see the answer key)

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