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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 rich and fertile farmland, populated by large plantations.
(c) It is primarily wilderness, dotted by a few small villages.
(d) It is not inhabited by more than a few criminals and gypsies.

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

3. 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) These activities are sinful, but permitted on Tuesdays.
(d) The church states no opinion on these activities.

4. What is a woman in 1250 NOT allowed to do?
(a) Make wills.
(b) Own property.
(c) File lawsuits.
(d) Vote on local political matters.

5. Who are the only types of people not allowed to be married?
(a) The extremely poor.
(b) Jews.
(c) Jongleurs.
(d) Heathens.

6. What is the donjon of the Count's Castle used for?
(a) Ceremonies and jousting tournaments.
(b) To imprison political prisoners and debtors.
(c) It is home to many merchant families.
(d) Baptisms.

7. How many deniers make up one shilling?
(a) 4.
(b) 12.
(c) 2.
(d) 100.

8. What are common maladies in the 13th century?
(a) Skin diseases.
(b) AIDS.
(c) Smallpox.
(d) Bird flu.

9. How many people share a wine cup during dining?
(a) The entire table drinks from the same cup.
(b) Three.
(c) Just one.
(d) Two.

10. How much time does an apprentice generally spend learning his craft?
(a) 6 months to 1 year.
(b) 4 to 12 years.
(c) 3 months to 6 months.
(d) 1 to 2 years.

11. What is a lying-in chamber?
(a) An interrogation room for criminals.
(b) The sleeping quarters for the servants.
(c) A room reserved for a pregnant woman giving birth.
(d) The sleeping quarters for the burgher and his wife.

12. What is Latin for "a place where people congregate inside walls?"
(a) Ars.
(b) Civitas.
(c) Bourghas.
(d) Publico.

13. In 1250, who lives in the Viscount's Tower?
(a) The Count of Champagne.
(b) Several merchant families.
(c) The Viscount.
(d) The Bishop of Troyes.

14. How is mental illness treated by medieval doctors?
(a) With bedrest and counseling.
(b) With lobotomies.
(c) With magical intonations.
(d) As a religious problem, and therefore not treatable.

15. Which of the following is a typical play activity for young children?
(a) Cock fighting.
(b) Bear baiting.
(c) Recitation of epic poetry.
(d) Hunting.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT done in the counting room?

2. What is "churching?"

3. What does a midwife do?

4. What is consanguinity?

5. How did doctors describe the cause of illnesses in the 13th century?

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