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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue, Chapter 1, Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who lives in the "old city?"
(a) It is exclusively reserved for the the poor.
(b) It is exclusively reserved for Jews.
(c) Wealthy families, clergy members, Jews, and the poor.
(d) Only members of the Church are allowed in the old city.

2. What are the majority of homes in Troyes made from?
(a) Iron.
(b) Stone.
(c) Timber.
(d) Adobe.

3. What structure is common to all floors of a burghers' home?
(a) A statue of the Virgin Mary.
(b) A rectangular eating table.
(c) A large fireplace.
(d) A mattress.

4. What is an ecuelle?
(a) A hunk of bread.
(b) The salt shaker.
(c) A large fork.
(d) A bowl filled with stew or soup.

5. How wide are Troyes' city walls?
(a) 1 feet.
(b) 4 feet.
(c) 15 feet.
(d) 8 feet.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Latin for "a place where people congregate inside walls?"

3. Where do the burghers get their name?

4. What is the donjon of the Count's Castle used for?

5. What is the solar?

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