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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5, I/37-I/48.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose duty is to judge and repay everyone according to their just deserts?
(a) The Virgin Mary.
(b) Lady Rectitude.
(c) Lady Justice.
(d) Lady Reason.

2. Who is Clotar's mother?
(a) Queen Fredegunde.
(b) Queen Camilla.
(c) Queen Artemisia.
(d) Queen Zenobia.

3. Who excels in the seven liberal arts and becomes a remarkable poet?
(a) Cornifica.
(b) Sappho.
(c) Proba.
(d) Manto.

4. Who do the Ephesians commission to paint a portrait of Diana?
(a) Pamphile.
(b) Arachne.
(c) Thamaris.
(d) Irene.

5. After the three ladies appear, why does the first lady chide Christine for believing books?
(a) Because authority is often proven wrong at a later date.
(b) The first lady does not chide Christine for believing books.
(c) Because women should not be reading in the first place.
(d) Because books are often mistranslated.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is so intelligent that many declare that she is the goddess of arms, warfare, and wisdom?

2. What is Theodoric's mother's name?

3. Which queen is responsible for capturing and killing King Cyrus when he attempts to attack the Amazons?

4. Who is so well versed in the arts and sciences that even the bible speaks of her abilities?

5. Who is the author of the book that Christine reads at the beginning of "The Book of the City of Ladies"?

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