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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 15, III/10-III/19.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the magnificent sepulcher built in King Mausolus's honor become known as?
(a) A tomb.
(b) A mausoleum.
(c) A pyramid.
(d) A grave.

2. Who cares for Roman soldiers after their battle with Hannibal?
(a) Europa.
(b) Claudia.
(c) Busa.
(d) Christine.

3. Whose duty is to protect the rights of the innocent and prevent the wicked from abusing their power?
(a) The Virgin Mary.
(b) Lady Rectitude.
(c) Lady Justice.
(d) Lady Reason.

4. When the emperor locks Martina in his temple, what does he find her doing when he returns?
(a) Dying.
(b) Cracking his idols.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Playing with angels.

5. Who arrives to finish the City of Ladies once Rectitude completes her portion?
(a) Christine.
(b) Lady Justice.
(c) The Virgin Mary.
(d) Lady Reason.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who hides and saves her husband, Quintus Lucretius, when he is sentenced to death for a crime?

2. Why is the idea that female children result from a deficiency in the womb irrational?

3. Who loves Queen Blanche of France for life despite the impossibility of having his love returned?

4. Who creates the Latin alphabet?

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

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