The Pillars of the Earth Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

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The Pillars of the Earth Quiz | Eight Week Quiz A

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 128 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue: 1123.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of death does the prisoner experience when the oxcart is pulled away?
(a) His neck breaks and death is quick.
(b) He gasps for breath for a long time.
(c) He strangles slowly.
(d) He kicks and fights against the noose.

2. What type of people live in the homes of the town square?
(a) Soldiers
(b) The poor of the town
(c) Prostitutes
(d) Craftsmen and traders

3. What do the young boys of the village admire the most?
(a) A tender ballad
(b) Mutilation
(c) A loving mother
(d) Monks

4. Why do three men ride behind the prisoner?
(a) They are his accusers.
(b) They try to keep order.
(c) They mock the prisoner publicly.
(d) They recite the prisoner's crime.

5. Who catches the thief red-handed with the stolen silver chalice?
(a) A priest
(b) A man-at-arms
(c) A parishioner
(d) A deacon

Short Answer Questions

1. What color eyes does the person have that the prisoner stares at in the crowd?

2. What does the condemned man look like?

3. Who does the prisoner look at while he stands on the gallows?

4. What is the description of the priest who is one of the condemned man's accusers?

5. What action does the person take who screamed at the prisoner's death?

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