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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. Who lives in the "old city?"
(a) It is exclusively reserved for the the poor.
(b) Wealthy families, clergy members, Jews, and the poor.
(c) Only members of the Church are allowed in the old city.
(d) It is exclusively reserved for Jews.

2. What kind of detergent is used for laundry time?
(a) Lard.
(b) Soap only.
(c) Crushed rose petals and cream.
(d) Soap and ashes.

3. Which of the following is NOT an advantage of gold over iron?
(a) Gold is a much tougher, harder metal than iron.
(b) Gold is more easily worked with than iron.
(c) Goldsmiths earn higher wages than blacksmiths.
(d) Gold is more rare and thus more expensive than iron.

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

5. What subject did Geoffroi de Villehardouin base his masterpiece on?
(a) The Spartans.
(b) King Arthur and the Lady of the Lake.
(c) The Norman conquest.
(d) The sacking of Constantinople.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a fuller do?

2. Approximately how long does the Bible take to transcribe?

3. What must a Jew wear to identify his or her religion?

4. What is the most expensive and sought-after commodity of the High Middle Ages?

5. What is an example of "eye for an eye" justice?

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