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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5: 1152 - 1155.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why doesn't the master builder of Salisbury Cathedral hire Tom?
(a) He doesn't like the looks of Tom.
(b) He has too many masons already.
(c) He feels Tom is not qualified.
(d) He is jealous of Tom.

2. What is the advice William's mother gives him about how to become the earl of Shiring?
(a) William should ask Waleran to help.
(b) William should provide the king with more men-at-arms and knights.
(c) William should kill his competition.
(d) William should prove his loyalty to the king.

3. Why are the peasants afraid to go to the Kingsbridge market?
(a) They are afraid of Prior Philip's temper.
(b) They are terrorized by William.
(c) They are afraid of the plague.
(d) They are afraid of Waleran.

4. After the death of Bishop James, who does Remingus see as his rival for the post of Prior of Kingsbridge?
(a) Waleran
(b) Peter of Wareham
(c) Francis
(d) Prior Philip

5. What is the condition of the monastery after 2 years under the care of Prior Philip?
(a) It is in dire straits.
(b) It is self sufficient and morale is high.
(c) The monastery is dirty and unkempt.
(d) The monks are hungry and the monastery in ruins.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Prior Philip and Richard go to see about obtaining a market license?

2. What does William vow to do after the death of his mother?

3. What horrifies Philip when he first sees Kingsbridge?

4. Why do a band of outlaws attack Kingsbridge?

5. Where do Tom and his family go for shelter from the freezing weather?

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