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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who often mocked and teased Saint Martin?
(a) Barkus.
(b) Byrut.
(c) Bryson.
(d) Bricius.

2. Between which two groups was there a civil war?
(a) Franks and Gauls.
(b) Romans and Franks.
(c) Franks and British.
(d) Gauls and Romances.

3. 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.

4. The man who Gregory refers to as changing his appearance did so by doing what?
(a) Buying a new wardrobe.
(b) Tanning.
(c) Wearing makeup.
(d) Changing his hairstyle.

5. Who overwhelmed the secular political governing officials?
(a) Scribes.
(b) Kings.
(c) Clerics.
(d) Peasants.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of Radegunda's family members died?

2. What did the two men who planned to attack the duke use to insult Brunhilde?

3. Which of the following describes the way Rauching ruled his kingdom?

4. Why was Cato chosen into his role?

5. The drama between Chilperic and Merovech involved which of the following?

(see the answer key)

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