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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 do housewives frequently refrain from wearing makeup or wigs?
(a) The wearing of make up or wigs is frowned upon by the church.
(b) There is a common fear that such "disguises" bring bad luck.
(c) Burghers prefer their wives to be natural beauties.
(d) Makeup and wigs contain unhealthy and allergic materials.

2. How is time kept throughout the day in Troyes?
(a) The church rings bells every hour on the hour.
(b) A large sundial in the middle of town is referred to.
(c) The church rings bells at three-hour intervals.
(d) The Count's Castle has an official timekeeper.

3. When is a child baptized ideally?
(a) On the first day of birth.
(b) At one year of age.
(c) At two weeks' of age.
(d) On their fifth birthday.

4. When is a Caesarian section typically performed in the case of a woman giving birth?
(a) The Bishop determines whether a birth should be done via Caesarian section.
(b) Caesarian section is more typical than a natural childbirth.
(c) Only if the woman has died, or the child has died in the womb.
(d) The midwife makes the determination to have a Caesarian section.

5. How wide are Troyes' city walls?
(a) 4 feet.
(b) 1 feet.
(c) 15 feet.
(d) 8 feet.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does a midwife do?

2. What distinguishes the Germanic legacy of justice?

3. What subject did Geoffroi de Villehardouin base his masterpiece on?

4. The wool in Troyes primarily comes from which region?

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

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