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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. What does a tanner use to soften an animal's hide?
(a) Ethyl alcohol.
(b) Fermented bran juice.
(c) Oil of peppermint.
(d) Sugar water.

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

3. According to ideal notions of beauty, how should skin appear to be considered beautiful?
(a) Shiny, with a high-gloss sheen.
(b) Dark and tanned.
(c) Ruddy and flushed.
(d) As white and flawless as possible.

4. What city is the central subject of the book?
(a) Rome.
(b) Troyes.
(c) Paris.
(d) Champagne.

5. What is the highest title a merchant can hope to obtain?
(a) Sire.
(b) Esquire.
(c) Count.
(d) Duke.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many leper's colonies existed in France around 1250?

2. How does a typical woman's education compare with a typical man's education?

3. Wealthy burghers can expect to have a home of how many stories?

4. What is the church's position on most games and entertainments?

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

(see the answer key)

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