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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How might a pregnant woman influence the sex of her infant child, according to the prevailing wisdom?
(a) Temperature of the woman influences sex of the child, and as such it is closely monitored.
(b) Orientation of the woman in relation to the north pole influences sex of the child.
(c) Eating a diet dominated by lamb usually results in having a girl.
(d) Sleeping on one side or the other can influence sex.

3. What is consanguinity?
(a) An ingredient used to tan an animal's hide.
(b) A popular alcoholic beverage.
(c) Forbidden and demonic blood magic.
(d) The amount of blood-relatedness between two people.

4. What is a "commune" as defined by this book?
(a) A building where merchants may buy and sell wares.
(b) A religious monastery.
(c) The twice-yearly merchant fair held at Troyes.
(d) The city structure arising from a negotiation between merchant burghers and the feudal lord.

5. When is a Caesarian section typically performed in the case of a woman giving birth?
(a) Caesarian section is more typical than a natural childbirth.
(b) The Bishop determines whether a birth should be done via Caesarian section.
(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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Latin for "a place where people congregate inside walls?"

2. How is wire made by a blacksmith?

3. Wealthy burghers can expect to have a home of how many stories?

4. How do diners wipe their mouths during dinner?

5. What does a midwife do?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe a typical burgher family's home.

2. What are some common sicknesses in the 13th century?

3. Describe what a tanner does.

4. Describe a typical dinner in Troyes in 1250.

5. Describe some typical leisure activities.

6. What enterprises might a wealthy burgher pursue in order to gain more wealth?

7. What happens when a burgher dies?

8. Why is childbirth a dangerous time in a woman's life?

9. How is money-lending viewed in this period?

10. Describe a typical marriage ceremony.

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