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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. What structure is common to all floors of a burghers' home?
(a) A statue of the Virgin Mary.
(b) A large fireplace.
(c) A mattress.
(d) A rectangular eating table.

2. What is the computus?
(a) A map showing all the known lands in the world, and important landmarks.
(b) The set of rules for determining the exact date of moveable feasts.
(c) A scale used to measure grain and spice.
(d) A crude abacus used for basic arithmetic operations.

3. What did a doctor do for common wound and injuries?
(a) Melted candle wax and applied it to the wound.
(b) Applied a binding to the wound, and kept it clean and sterile.
(c) Placed a ruby on the wrist for relief of pain.
(d) Appealed to God in a prayer to cure the wound.

4. Where are toilets located?
(a) In the stable yard.
(b) In the solar.
(c) In the basement.
(d) In the attic.

5. Which of the following is an ideal quality of a wet nurse?
(a) A strictly regimented diet.
(b) A thorough understanding of Latin and Greek.
(c) Intense powers of concentration.
(d) The ability to play the lute.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is mental illness treated by medieval doctors?

2. What is the right of coinage?

3. What is a garderobe?

4. In 1250, who lives in the Viscount's Tower?

5. What must a Jew wear to identify his or her religion?

(see the answer key)

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