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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What crime is Benedict accused of committing?
(a) Heresy.
(b) Theft.
(c) Adultery.
(d) Murder.

2. For what reason does the Abbot refuse Brother Gottschalk's request?
(a) The monastery has too many monks.
(b) The monastery has too many civilian servants already.
(c) His father gave Gottschalk to the monastery, taking the decision from Gottschalk.
(d) The monastery cannot afford Gottschalk's travel to and from his family home.

3. For what reason does Joan admire this saint?
(a) For her courage.
(b) For her strength.
(c) For her knowledge.
(d) For her humanity.

4. How do Joan's actions impede the power of the Pope's missus?
(a) Joan influences the Pope with her own opinions.
(b) Joan allows the Pope to feel better and therefore attend to his duties.
(c) Joan will not let anyone visit the Pope.
(d) Joan will not allow the Pope to oversee his daily duties.

5. What punishment does Gottschalk receive for his desires regarding his stay at the monastery?
(a) A bed of needles.
(b) A lashing that is so severe his ribs poke through his wounds.
(c) A week of bread and water.
(d) A month of silence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What advice does Joan give the Pope when they learn a fleet of Saracen ships is on its way to Rome?

2. In Chapter 15, who offers punishment to the monks at Fulda?

3. What happens during Anastasius' visit to the Roman Lateran Palace that he is forced to watch?

4. Why is Judith, wife of Viscount Waifar, turned away from the church even though she has waited the normal thirty days?

5. Who does Joan miss the most now that she is away from home?

(see the answer key)

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