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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 12, Chapter 13, Chapter 14.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who oversee the construction of cathedrals?
(a) Bishops.
(b) The mayor of the town.
(c) The Pope.
(d) Priests.

2. What is troping?
(a) A process to soften animal hides.
(b) A silly or impetuous idea.
(c) Words and melodies added to a traditional church service.
(d) Traveling as part of a long pilgrimage.

3. How does an apprentice become a master?
(a) By creating a masterpiece.
(b) In a church ritual.
(c) By earning their master's degree.
(d) By the retirement or death of their master.

4. What is a "commune" as defined by this book?
(a) A religious monastery.
(b) The twice-yearly merchant fair held at Troyes.
(c) A building where merchants may buy and sell wares.
(d) The city structure arising from a negotiation between merchant burghers and the feudal lord.

5. What immediately follows the sermon in a typical church service?
(a) The Creed.
(b) The thema.
(c) The Gregorian chant.
(d) The Offertory.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which historical figure first encourages the merchant fairs of Troyes?

2. When a siege occurs, who generally has the advantage?

3. A student at a university studies for how many years, typically?

4. What is the difference between Jewish money lenders and Christian money lenders?

5. How often does the typical city dweller in 1250 take a bath?

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