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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15, Chapter 16, After 1250.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why are the buildings of Troyes susceptible to fire damage?
(a) Troyes has an unusually large number of arsonists.
(b) Generous fire insurance causes many cases of arson-related fraud.
(c) They are crowded together and made of timber.
(d) They are subject to fierce cross winds.

2. What accounts for varying degrees of quality in iron, as fashioned by a blacksmith?
(a) Charcoal smelting that leaves carbon in the metal.
(b) The quality of a blacksmith's hammer and anvil.
(c) Charcoal smelting that leaves copper in the metal.
(d) Ashes from the fire that leave carbon in the metal.

3. What are the characteristics of the Gothic font?
(a) Soft, flowing letters with fine lines.
(b) Lower-case and upper-case letters.
(c) Stiff, angular letters written with heavy lines.
(d) Huge letters with no ornamentation.

4. What is the church's position on most games and entertainments?
(a) These activities are sinful and forbidden.
(b) These activities are necessary to overall emotional health.
(c) The church states no opinion on these activities.
(d) These activities are sinful, but permitted on Tuesdays.

5. Prior to Roman conquest, what state is modern-day France in?
(a) It is rich and fertile farmland, populated by large plantations.
(b) It is populated with Vandals, and features several large cities.
(c) It is not inhabited by more than a few criminals and gypsies.
(d) It is primarily wilderness, dotted by a few small villages.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are merchants reluctant to lend or provide money to the Crusades?

2. There is a revival of theater in the 13th century. Where does it start?

3. What color is a burgher's house covered in upon his death?

4. When does the "Hot Fair" of Troyes occur?

5. What is usury?

(see the answer key)

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