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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 9-10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Aesculapius fired from the schola?
(a) For breaking a vow of celibacy.
(b) For his beliefs.
(c) For inappropriate behavior with students.
(d) For teaching a female student.

2. What type of books does Gerold begin giving Joan?
(a) Books on philosophy.
(b) Books that address issues outside of religion.
(c) Books on cooking and female ettiquette.
(d) Religious books.

3. What happens during Anastasius' visit to the Roman Lateran Palace that he is forced to watch?
(a) The Lutheran Bishop is murdered by Christian soldiers.
(b) The Roman Emperor is murdered by Norsemen.
(c) Theordorus is murdered by the papal militia.
(d) The Pope is murdered by his own advisers.

4. What happened to destroy the small village where Gudrun grew up?
(a) A battle for the Emperor's throne.
(b) The plague.
(c) A natural storm destroyed it.
(d) Christian soldiers attacked.

5. Why is it an insult to her mother for Joan to be tutored by a Catholic teacher?
(a) Because her mother should be her primary tutor.
(b) Because her mother was not consulted before Joan began her studies.
(c) Because her mother is uneducated and does not understand what Joan has learned.
(d) Because her mother has taught her about Saxon gods, considered pagan by Catholics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who often comes to Joan's rescue when the other students torment her?

2. What subject does Joan attempt to challenge her tester on in Chapter 7-8?

3. Why does Odo, the school master, treat Joan badly?

4. What happens to John and the emissary as they walk in the woods in Chapter 6?

5. Why is Joan beaten unconscious by her father at the end of Chapter 5?

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