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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the fate of Clotilda's second grandson?
(a) He was married off.
(b) He was given a job in the stables.
(c) He was reduced to being a commoner.
(d) He was banished.

2. Which saint was most popular near Gregory's area of guidance?
(a) Saint Mary.
(b) Saint Silas.
(c) Saint Martin.
(d) Saint Francis.

3. What was the role of the man who wrote to Gregory asking for an estate belonging to the territory of Tours?
(a) Bishop.
(b) Priest.
(c) Stockholder.
(d) King.

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

5. Jesus allegedly told his followers that who could perform miraculous works?
(a) Popes.
(b) Believers.
(c) Perfect followers.
(d) Saints.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Clotilda's role?

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

3. What political region was Tours a part of?

4. According to Gregory of Tours, where did one man emerge from?

5. What type of knowledge did Gregory of Tours have knowledge of?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Queen Brunhilde disapprove of Lupus and Ursio?

2. What did Gregory of Tours mean when he said that a man became bishop after emerging from underground?

3. How has the language of The History of Franks been changed by editors?

4. What perspective have the editors of The History of the Franks pointed out to the reader?

5. Describe the alleged magic of the prophet, Elias.

6. Describe the letter Gregory received from another bishop as described in Book 5.

7. Why did Gregory of Tours write The History of the Franks?

8. Why was it considered somewhat of a victory to have a bishop in Tours?

9. What delusion did Gregory of Tours dispel for readers in Book 5?

10. What items were thought to have been cures for health conditions?

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