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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. According to medieval medicine, how many "humors" are there in the body?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) One.
(c) Three.
(d) Four.

2. What is "churching?"
(a) The process whereby a recently pregnant woman is allowed back into society.
(b) The process of going house to house caroling during Christmas.
(c) The process involving a lay person joining the church clergy.
(d) The process of baptizing a stillborn child.

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

4. Who is a wet nurse?
(a) A woman who nurses another woman's baby.
(b) A doctor specializing in the fluids of the body.
(c) A magician who lives in the swamp.
(d) A woman who attends to drowning victims.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In 1250, who lives in the Viscount's Tower?

3. How does an apprentice become a master?

4. The wool in Troyes primarily comes from which region?

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

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