View a FREE sample

This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 15 through 17.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many people were considered nobles in Coucy in the beginning of the 14th century?
(a) 40,000.
(b) 100,000.
(c) 4,000.
(d) 10,000.

2. How long does a serf have to work on his master's land to be freed?
(a) Six months.
(b) Six years.
(c) Seven years.
(d) One year.

3. Where were Jews burned inside a house in a plague town?
(a) Basel.
(b) Berlin.
(c) London.
(d) Geneva.

4. What threat confronted people in the countryside of Europe in the 1360s?
(a) Labor riots.
(b) Gangs of brigands.
(c) Warfare.
(d) Grain shortages.

5. How does Enguerrand resolve his conflicting obligations?
(a) He pleads neutrality.
(b) He fights for France.
(c) He fights for England.
(d) He fights for England and hires a replacement to fight for France.

Short Answer Questions

1. How were women portrayed in 14th century literature?

2. How many guests turned out to welcome Roman Emperor Charles IV?

3. When did Herve built the first castle in Coucy?

4. Where did Sir Robert Knollys lead his army when he invaded France?

5. Who convinced Gregory XI to hire mercenaries against the Italians?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 183 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample