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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Gregory of Tours write this book?
(a) He was a religious man in an unreligious world.
(b) He was a smart man in a world of unintelligence.
(c) He was a literate man in an illiterate world.
(d) He was the only one who knew the real history.

2. When Gregory of Tours describes the man who "emerged", what type of literary device was used?
(a) Diction.
(b) Irony.
(c) Metaphor.
(d) Simile.

3. Why was Cato chosen into his role?
(a) He was intelligent.
(b) He was rich.
(c) He was popular.
(d) He was attractive.

4. What type of knowledge did Gregory of Tours have knowledge of?
(a) Writing in prose.
(b) Jewish history.
(c) The Old Testament.
(d) Modern science.

5. Which of the following was a prophet reputed to control?
(a) The river flow.
(b) The wind.
(c) The weather.
(d) The actions of kings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Radegunda's family members died?

2. What did Clotilda hope the boys she raised would become?

3. Who was Clotilda deceived into thinking supported her?

4. What was considered typical of saints?

5. What did Gregory of Tours compare "the Christ" to?

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