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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. Which of the following is NOT a step taken in the preparation of a typical dinner?
(a) Food must be taken to the cathedral to be blessed.
(b) The wife must visit the butcher's to select a meat.
(c) Servants chop and blanch vegetables.
(d) Meats must be roasted in a communal oven.

2. What is NOT an activity commonly performed by jongleurs?
(a) Telling stories of histories and legends.
(b) Playing instruments.
(c) Doing magic tricks.
(d) Holding political debates.

3. Which might be a restriction against two people being married?
(a) They are too old.
(b) Either one is a former criminal.
(c) They are too closely related by blood.
(d) Differences in education level.

4. What is a woman in 1250 NOT allowed to do?
(a) File lawsuits.
(b) Vote on local political matters.
(c) Own property.
(d) Make wills.

5. Why do craftsmen frequently work in full view of the public?
(a) So that everyone can see their skill.
(b) Because that is church policy.
(c) In a show of honesty required by the merchants' guild.
(d) Because that is the policy of the Count of Champagne.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a "commune" as defined by this book?

2. What is the solar?

3. Where are toilets located?

4. According to the manners of the time, how should bread be consumed?

5. Where do the burghers get their name?

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