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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. When is a Caesarian section typically performed in the case of a woman giving birth?

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

3. How much time does an apprentice generally spend learning his craft?

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

5. How is mental illness treated by medieval doctors?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is a midwife, and what techniques might she use in her profession?

2. Describe some typical leisure activities.

3. Describe a typical marriage ceremony.

4. Describe the physical geography and layout of Troyes.

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

6. How is wool processed?

7. How did communes contribute to the rise of the burghers?

8. Explain how currency functions in 1250 Troyes.

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

10. Describe the journey a merchant might take to a fair in Troyes.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Ordinary craftspeople aspire to become wealthy and well-respected merchants.

1) Wool is a lucrative commodity. How is wool processed? Describe the multistep process.

2) What is the right of coinage, and who possesses the right? What is a denier? How does the right of coinage affect the denier?

3) What is society's view of moneylending? What is the Church's view of money-lending?

Essay Topic 2

Chapter 11 describes the rise of cathedrals schools, and what kind of material is taught.

1) Describe the curriculum of the High Middle Ages, including its various subjects.

2) Which authors do medieval teachers depend upon for their classroom texts?

3) How available is university education at this time? How long does a university education last? What professions are available to a university-educated man?

Essay Topic 3

Chapter 13 discusses a rise in theater during this period.

1) Where does the revival of theater start? Give reasons why. What is a playlet?

2) Why is "L' Mystere d' Adam" important in the development of the theater? Describe the plot of "L' Mystere d' Adam."

3) Describe the narrative contents of the following: The Prophets, "Play of St. Nicholas," and "Le Courteois d' Arras."

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