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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the significance of the introduction in The History of the Franks?
(a) It gives the reader perspective about religion during the time the book takes place.
(b) It gives the reader perspective surrounding Gregory of Tours and his job.
(c) It gives the reader perspective on the conditions surrounding the creation of the book.
(d) It gives the reader perspective about who the Franks were.

2. Which of the following was used medicinally?
(a) The ashes of dead kings.
(b) The ashes of animals.
(c) The ashes of trees.
(d) The ashes of saints.

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

4. What did Gregory of Tours admit to the reader?
(a) He was not the greatest writer.
(b) He was angry and vengeful.
(c) He was not always right.
(d) He was not mentally healthy.

5. Which of the following relationships was most significant to Gregory of Tours?
(a) His relationship with the bishops.
(b) His relationship with his religious diety.
(c) His relationship with his wife.
(d) HIs relationship with his mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did many Roman Christian Bishops supplant?

2. What career did Gregory of Tours first have?

3. Jesus allegedly told his followers that who could perform miraculous works?

4. During Gregory of Tours' time, which of the following were fights most prevalently regarding?

5. When Saint Martin was tested and mocked, what was his position?

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