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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. Why are Jews in a precarious position in Troyes?
(a) Their temples are constantly vandalized.
(b) The Jews depend on the spice trade, which is sometimes interrupted.
(c) The Church actively hunts Jews in order to convert them.
(d) Royals may decree to ban Jews at any time.

2. How do diners wipe their mouths during dinner?
(a) With a napkin.
(b) With their hand.
(c) With the tablecloth.
(d) With their sleeve.

3. What is the widely-accepted currency in Troyes?
(a) Doubloons.
(b) Pounds.
(c) Marks.
(d) Deniers.

4. Which of the following is a typical play activity for young children?
(a) Hunting.
(b) Cock fighting.
(c) Recitation of epic poetry.
(d) Bear baiting.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does "The Mystere d' Adam" end?

2. How often does the typical city dweller in 1250 take a bath?

3. Which one of the following is NOT one of the subjects of the trivium?

4. How many shillings make up one pound?

5. What does a fuller do?

(see the answer key)

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