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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 color is a burgher's house covered in upon his death?
(a) White.
(b) Brown.
(c) Black.
(d) Green.

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

3. What does a tanner use to soften an animal's hide?
(a) Oil of peppermint.
(b) Sugar water.
(c) Fermented bran juice.
(d) Ethyl alcohol.

4. Which of the following is NOT done in the counting room?
(a) Accounting.
(b) Greeting of customers.
(c) Cooking.
(d) Bookkeeping.

5. According to the manners of the time, how should bread be consumed?
(a) It is polite to make loud noises when eating bread.
(b) Bread is reserved as the very last food item consumed.
(c) It should be broken rather than bitten off.
(d) The pinkie finger must not touch the bread.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are the buildings of Troyes susceptible to fire damage?

2. How are books regarded in the 13th century?

3. What are fabliaux?

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

5. What language were the earliest playlets conducted in?

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