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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 is mental illness treated by medieval doctors?
(a) With bedrest and counseling.
(b) With magical intonations.
(c) As a religious problem, and therefore not treatable.
(d) With lobotomies.

2. How does an apprentice become a master?
(a) By creating a masterpiece.
(b) By earning their master's degree.
(c) By the retirement or death of their master.
(d) In a church ritual.

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

4. How did doctors describe the cause of illnesses in the 13th century?
(a) Disease is an act of God, and requires no rational explanation.
(b) Disease might arise from an imbalance in the fluids of the body.
(c) Disease is a result of viruses, bacteria, and other pathogens.
(d) Disease is the result of contact with unhealthy metals.

5. What must a Jew wear to identify his or her religion?
(a) An iron necklace with the star of David.
(b) A red pentagram.
(c) A black and white armband.
(d) A yellow circle.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is "churching?"

2. Who lives in the attic of a home?

3. Who enjoys the right of coinage?

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

5. What material is used for ice skates?

(see the answer key)

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