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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the word Christ used as?
(a) A first name.
(b) A surname.
(c) A title.
(d) A pledge.

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

3. Who felt threatened by Clotilda's actions?
(a) Her sons.
(b) Her husaband.
(c) Her father.
(d) Her brothers.

4. What else happened in the same year Gregory of Tours completed the manuscript of this book?
(a) Gregory died.
(b) Gregory had a child.
(c) Gregory got married.
(d) Gregory became bishop.

5. What job did one of Clotilda's grandson's end up with?
(a) Bishop.
(b) Priest.
(c) King.
(d) Stableboy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The editors of the book have pointed out that this book is told from which perspective?

3. Which of the following did Radegunda successfully found?

4. What was considered typical of saints?

5. What language was most significant for bishops to know?

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