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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. What structure is common to all floors of a burghers' home?
(a) A statue of the Virgin Mary.
(b) A rectangular eating table.
(c) A mattress.
(d) A large fireplace.

2. What does a midwife do?
(a) She attends to a pregnant woman and aids her in the birthing process.
(b) She is a mistress for the burgher.
(c) She is reported to ward away evil spirits with her relics.
(d) She buys food and other household items for the wife.

3. Which two parties negotiated town charters?
(a) A town's mayor and the conquering army's general.
(b) A town's citizens and the reigning feudal lord.
(c) A town's bishop and the reigning feudal lord.
(d) A town's citizens and the town's bishop.

4. Which of the following is NOT a right granted to citizens by a charter.
(a) The right to religious freedom of expression.
(b) The freedom to handle justice for certain crimes.
(c) The freedom from a variety of feudal taxes.
(d) The ability to negotiate military service with the feudal lord.

5. What city is the central subject of the book?
(a) Champagne.
(b) Paris.
(c) Rome.
(d) Troyes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Robert le Bougre?

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

3. What distinguishes the Roman legacy of justice?

4. What is the difference between Jewish money lenders and Christian money lenders?

5. What are the ingredients of glass?

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