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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. Where are toilets located?
(a) In the solar.
(b) In the attic.
(c) In the stable yard.
(d) In the basement.

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

3. What is the donjon of the Count's Castle used for?
(a) To imprison political prisoners and debtors.
(b) Ceremonies and jousting tournaments.
(c) It is home to many merchant families.
(d) Baptisms.

4. How often does the typical city dweller in 1250 take a bath?
(a) Once a week.
(b) Once a year.
(c) Once a day.
(d) Once a month.

5. What is Latin for "a place where people congregate inside walls?"
(a) Ars.
(b) Bourghas.
(c) Publico.
(d) Civitas.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the burghers get their name?

2. In 1250, who lives in the Viscount's Tower?

3. Who lives in the attic of a home?

4. What structure is common to all floors of a burghers' home?

5. What city is the central subject of the book?

(see the answer key)

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