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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Joan know about the Saracens that makes her fear for the safety of Rome?
(a) They do not fear legal prosecution.
(b) They do not fear Christian gods.
(c) They do not fear Roman armies.
(d) They do not fear Lothar.

2. To where does the fire spread, placing innocent lives in danger?
(a) The village.
(b) The basilica.
(c) The local market.
(d) The school house.

3. Who created this miracle?
(a) The Pope.
(b) Gerold.
(c) Matthew.
(d) Joan.

4. Who denounced Lothar only to be proven a liar in order to be appointed Pope upon Pope Sergius' death?
(a) Claudius.
(b) Joan.
(c) Leo.
(d) Anastasius.

5. 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.

6. Who attempts to poison Pope Leo in order to clear the way for the election of a new pope?
(a) Gerold.
(b) Joan.
(c) Anastasius.
(d) Arsenuis.

7. About what people is Anastasius writing a book dealing with their history?
(a) The Catholics.
(b) The Popes.
(c) The Saxons.
(d) The Prostestants.

8. What magical event takes place when Lothar reaches Rome?
(a) The basilica doors close on their own.
(b) The basilica doors open.
(c) The city gates open on their own.
(d) The city gates close on their own.

9. Who disapproves of the new Pope's progressive thinking?
(a) The Emperor.
(b) Arsenius.
(c) The optimates and high clergy.
(d) The people.

10. What item does Joan give to the daughter of her friend, Arn?
(a) Her St. Catherine medal.
(b) Her monk robes.
(c) Her crucifix.
(d) Her rosary.

11. Who is elected Pope after Leo's death?
(a) Joan.
(b) Arsenius.
(c) Anastasius.
(d) Waldipert.

12. What misunderstanding do Gerold and Joan work out when they meet up again?
(a) Gerold's devotion to Richild.
(b) Gerold's involvement in Joan's arranged marriage.
(c) Gerold's association with Lothar.
(d) Gerold's affairs with other women.

13. Why is Joan released from the dungeon?
(a) To help find Benedict.
(b) To pray for a miracle.
(c) To negotiate with Lothar.
(d) To treat the Pope's illness.

14. Which side wins the first battle?
(a) Ludwig and Gerold.
(b) Charles and Gerold.
(c) Lothar and Gerold.
(d) Charles and Ludwig.

15. To what position does the new Pope promote Joan?
(a) Nomenclator.
(b) Superista.
(c) Bishop.
(d) Cardinal.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does Joan overhear Anastasius pledge loyalty?

2. What event is Anastasius waiting to take place in order to help him advance in the church?

3. What is the cause of Joan's death?

4. Who is traveling with Lothar's army?

5. What project does Joan suggest in order to protect the basilica from future attacks?

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