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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 kind of detergent is used for laundry time?
(a) Lard.
(b) Soap only.
(c) Soap and ashes.
(d) Crushed rose petals and cream.

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

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

4. Who are the only types of people not allowed to be married?
(a) The extremely poor.
(b) Heathens.
(c) Jongleurs.
(d) Jews.

5. The wool in Troyes primarily comes from which region?
(a) Persia.
(b) England.
(c) North Africa.
(d) Italy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of gold over iron?

2. How did doctors describe the cause of illnesses in the 13th century?

3. What is the solar?

4. What is a garderobe?

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

(see the answer key)

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