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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Chapter 13, Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is a windlass?
(a) A musical instrument.
(b) A crane used to move heavy stones.
(c) A siege weapon used to destroy castle walls.
(d) Slang for a nagging woman.

2. Why are soldiers hired by merchants on the way to the fair at Troyes?
(a) As a status symbol.
(b) For the exertion of political power.
(c) To scout out the correct routes.
(d) For protection from bandits.

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

4. What disaster befalls Troyes in 1184?
(a) A large fire.
(b) A crop failure and famine.
(c) A bad flood.
(d) An outbreak of plague.

5. What does a fuller do?
(a) He spins cotton into pieces of clothing.
(b) He treats yarn to give it firmness and body.
(c) He removes wool of its impurities.
(d) He digs graves.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why don't the merchants use carts on the way to Troyes?

2. What language are church sermons given in?

3. What is the computus?

4. "The Prophets" is an example of what?

5. What is consanguinity?

(see the answer key)

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