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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. The tale "Flamenca" is an example of what type of book?
(a) Romance.
(b) Transcription.
(c) Epic poem.
(d) Fabliaux.

2. What language are church sermons given in?
(a) Latin.
(b) The vernacular.
(c) Greek.
(d) Aramaic.

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

4. Who is Robert le Bougre?
(a) A famous and wealthy wool merchant and moneylender.
(b) The mayor of Troyes in 1250.
(c) The Prince of Champagne.
(d) An infamous inquisitor who burned many heretics at the stake.

5. What are the majority of homes in Troyes made from?
(a) Stone.
(b) Adobe.
(c) Iron.
(d) Timber.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is an ideal quality of a wet nurse?

2. What city is the central subject of the book?

3. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of being a mason?

4. According to the manners of the time, how should bread be consumed?

5. Why is pepper a highly-valued spice?

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