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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Chapter 10, Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which one of the following is NOT one of the subjects of the quadrivium?
(a) Arithmetic.
(b) Philosophy.
(c) Geometry.
(d) Astronomy.

2. What is the Chartres mile?
(a) A pattern of stones on the floor of the cathedral at Chartres.
(b) A way to measure yarn.
(c) The mile-long road outside the city of Chartres.
(d) A route around the city of Chartres on which prisoners were paraded and heckled.

3. What is the donjon of the Count's Castle used for?
(a) To imprison political prisoners and debtors.
(b) Ceremonies and jousting tournaments.
(c) It is home to many merchant families.
(d) Baptisms.

4. What is a "commune" as defined by this book?
(a) A building where merchants may buy and sell wares.
(b) The city structure arising from a negotiation between merchant burghers and the feudal lord.
(c) The twice-yearly merchant fair held at Troyes.
(d) A religious monastery.

5. Which of the following is NOT a member category in a guild?
(a) Journeyman.
(b) Rookie.
(c) Master.
(d) Apprentice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the cathedral in Troyes called?

2. Why are soldiers hired by merchants on the way to the fair at Troyes?

3. Which author is depended upon for the central texts to teach rhetoric in the cathedral school?

4. What is Latin for "a place where people congregate inside walls?"

5. What is a windlass?

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