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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 might a pregnant woman influence the sex of her infant child, according to the prevailing wisdom?
(a) Temperature of the woman influences sex of the child, and as such it is closely monitored.
(b) Eating a diet dominated by lamb usually results in having a girl.
(c) Sleeping on one side or the other can influence sex.
(d) Orientation of the woman in relation to the north pole influences sex of the child.

2. What is the most profitable type of fabric in 1250 Troyes?
(a) Cotton.
(b) Silk.
(c) Wool.
(d) Linen.

3. How many people share a wine cup during dining?
(a) Two.
(b) Just one.
(c) The entire table drinks from the same cup.
(d) Three.

4. What structure is common to all floors of a burghers' home?
(a) A large fireplace.
(b) A rectangular eating table.
(c) A statue of the Virgin Mary.
(d) A mattress.

5. When is a Caesarian section typically performed in the case of a woman giving birth?
(a) The midwife makes the determination to have a Caesarian section.
(b) Caesarian section is more typical than a natural childbirth.
(c) Only if the woman has died, or the child has died in the womb.
(d) The Bishop determines whether a birth should be done via Caesarian section.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What color is a burgher's house covered in upon his death?

4. Why do housewives frequently refrain from wearing makeup or wigs?

5. According to medieval medicine, how many "humors" are there in the body?

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