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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 being a mason?
(a) Upward social mobility.
(b) The ability to name the buildings they construct.
(c) Freedom of taxes for life.
(d) Geographical freedom to move from town to town.

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

3. What distinguishes the Germanic legacy of justice?
(a) The church system handles punishment.
(b) A system of lawyers, evidence, and testimony.
(c) Crimes are considered personal, rather than civil.
(d) Duels, and the process of ordeals.

4. A student at a university studies for how many years, typically?
(a) Four.
(b) Ten.
(c) Six.
(d) One.

5. Which of the following is NOT true about the Keeper of the Fair?
(a) His job is highly sought-after.
(b) He was in charge of fair security.
(c) He was paid exceedingly well.
(d) He was elected by popular vote.

Short Answer Questions

1. What were the two French languages of the 13th century?

2. What are the ingredients of glass?

3. What is the literal translation of Rutebeuf?

4. What is the most common execution technique in Troyes?

5. The tale "Flamenca" is an example of what type of book?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is criminal justice handled in Troyes?

2. Why do Crusades decrease in the 13th century and beyond?

3. What is the story of "L'Mystere d' Adam?"

4. What subject did Rutebauf write about in his poetry?

5. How do communes influence the matter of military service?

6. Describe playlets. What are proper subjects for playlets?

7. For what poetry is Thibaut IV most known for?

8. How are mayors and town council members selected in Troyes?

9. What are theories of justice based upon in the 13th century?

10. What remains today of Troyes?

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