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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. How wide are Troyes' city walls?
(a) 4 feet.
(b) 1 feet.
(c) 8 feet.
(d) 15 feet.

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

3. Why do housewives frequently refrain from wearing makeup or wigs?
(a) Makeup and wigs contain unhealthy and allergic materials.
(b) Burghers prefer their wives to be natural beauties.
(c) The wearing of make up or wigs is frowned upon by the church.
(d) There is a common fear that such "disguises" bring bad luck.

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

5. What two general sections is Troyes divided into?
(a) The east and the west.
(b) The Latin quarter and the French quarter.
(c) The north and the south.
(d) The old city and the new city.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is consanguinity?

2. How much time does an apprentice generally spend learning his craft?

3. What is a consignment?

4. Why does construction of cathedrals often stop for extended periods of time?

5. What is NOT an activity commonly performed by jongleurs?

(see the answer key)

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