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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9, Chapter 10, Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which author is depended upon for the central texts to teach rhetoric in the cathedral school?
(a) Herodotus.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) Nero.
(d) Donatus.

2. According to the manners of the time, how should bread be consumed?
(a) It should be broken rather than bitten off.
(b) It is polite to make loud noises when eating bread.
(c) The pinkie finger must not touch the bread.
(d) Bread is reserved as the very last food item consumed.

3. What is the solar?
(a) Cloak room.
(b) Dining hall.
(c) Conservatory.
(d) Church.

4. In 1250, who lives in the Viscount's Tower?
(a) The Bishop of Troyes.
(b) The Viscount.
(c) The Count of Champagne.
(d) Several merchant families.

5. What kind of detergent is used for laundry time?
(a) Lard.
(b) Crushed rose petals and cream.
(c) Soap only.
(d) Soap and ashes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is NOT a member category in a guild?

2. What is a superstition about childbirth mentioned in the text?

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

4. How does a typical woman's education compare with a typical man's education?

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

(see the answer key)

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