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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is a baby dressed until it can walk?

3. Why do craftsmen frequently work in full view of the public?

4. Prior to Roman conquest, what state is modern-day France in?

5. Which historical figure first encourages the merchant fairs of Troyes?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe a typical dinner in Troyes in 1250.

2. How might a woman prepare herself when she wakes up?

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

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

5. How did the Romans influence the area that is now France?

6. What do Jews tend to lend money at higher interest rates than their Christian counterparts.

7. How is a woman restricted in medieval society?

8. What are some typical dining manners observed in 1250 in Troyes?

9. How is wool processed?

10. Describe what a blacksmith does.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Leisure activities are explored in detail in Chapter 4.

1) Develop a list of leisure activities the typical peasant or merchant may indulge in.

2) What leisure activities are available for children?

3) What is the Church's view of leisure activities? Is their advice heeded or not by the majority of citizens?

Essay Topic 2

The Prologue charts Troyes' development, and traces its origin to a number of historical influences.

1) List the historical/cultural influences that impacted Troyes to the year 1250.

2) How did the advent of the city wall impact Troyes?

3) Why did the fairs develop in Troyes?

Essay Topic 3

A drastic development in the rise of cities like Troyes is the charter.

1) What is the charter? Who agrees to the charter? What benefits do the citizens derive from having such a charter?

2) How are the mayor and town council members selected? Include in your answer a discussion of "co-optation."

3) How is justice handled in Troyes in 1250? Describe the three theories of justice that Troyes justice is based from.

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