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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 a siege occurs, who generally has the advantage?

2. Which one of the following is NOT one of the subjects of the trivium?

3. Why is the catapult of the Middles Ages superior to its Roman ancestor?

4. Which of the following is NOT an assurance guaranteed to merchants by Troyes during the fair?

5. Which of the following is true about the cathedral school?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does a theater revival occur within the Church?

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

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

4. How does a typical famine begin and progress?

5. How are Middle Ages masons inferior to Roman-era masons? How are they superior?

6. What are relics, and where are they kept? Give some examples of typical relics.

7. How much of a danger is warfare to a city like Troyes?

8. What did 12th century charters accomplish for towns like Troyes?

9. How does a glazier create a stained glass window?

10. Describe a typical church service.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Medieval medicine has made advances since the Dark Ages, but it is still more religion than science.

1) According to medieval doctors, what is the body comprised of? Given that, what is the cause of illness?

2) What is astrology? How does astrology factor in to a doctor's profession?

3) Name three diseases in the High Middle Ages, and how a doctor might go about treating them.

4) How is mental illness viewed at this time?

Essay Topic 2

Chapter 14 describes natural disasters and siege warfare. Troyes was decimated by a series of natural disasters, but managed to thrive.

1) Provide a timeline of natural disasters that befall Troyes, citing year and type of disaster.

2) Describe the steps involved in a famine. How does a famine start, and how is it perpetuated?

3) Describe a typical siege on a city the size of Troyes. Include in your discussion the various methods the attacking army might try to breach the city and any countermeasures available to the citizens.

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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