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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.
Short Answer Questions
1. According to Gregory of Tours, what appeared during the flood?
2. Which of the following describes the man Gregory had to work with who caused him trouble?
3. According to Gregory, what culminated from the flood and other events?
4. Within how many hours was the woman who caught on fire allegedly healed?
5. Who reported about the "last straw" at Gregory's church?
Short Essay Questions
1. What made Gregory believe that a man was a "sorcerer"?
2. Why did Gregory attempt to reject his promotion?
3. What did the man who was bucked from his horse allegedly do to deserve this?
4. Gregory described a man whom he had many problems with. How did this man view the hierarchy of he and Gregory?
5. What did Gregory and some of the other men become convinced of about the man Gregory had many problems with?
6. How did Gregory describe the man who had the ability to sense when others spoke ill of him?
7. How did Gregory describe some of the bad political leaders during his time?
8. How was the word 'pope' used in two different ways?
9. What marked the rules of conduct at Saint Martin's temple by gender difference?
10. Besides the flood in Rome, what other disasters occurred in the same time period and location?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Why did Gregory initially decline his promotion from deacon to bishop? Why is this significant to know about Gregory? Does this change your perception of him? Why or why not?
Essay Topic 2
One example of gender indifference in the book occurred when a woman touched an ornament in the church and it was considered by Gregory to be the "last straw". Point out other instances of gender indifference in The History of the Franks and assess what role gender indifference played in Gregory's society and culture.
Essay Topic 3
Based on Gregory's perceptions, what can you make of relationships between men and women during his time? Point out three pieces of evidence to back up your claims.
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