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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 might be a restriction against two people being married?
(a) They are too closely related by blood.
(b) Either one is a former criminal.
(c) They are too old.
(d) Differences in education level.

2. How is time kept throughout the day in Troyes?
(a) The church rings bells every hour on the hour.
(b) The church rings bells at three-hour intervals.
(c) The Count's Castle has an official timekeeper.
(d) A large sundial in the middle of town is referred to.

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

4. What is the most profitable type of fabric in 1250 Troyes?
(a) Cotton.
(b) Silk.
(c) Linen.
(d) Wool.

5. What is a thema, in the religious sense?
(a) A small recess in which relics and statuary are placed.
(b) A theme that unifies the Gospels, such as sacrifice.
(c) The Sunday service itself.
(d) A short passage from one of the Gospels.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is "churching?"

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

3. What are relics?

4. What two general sections is Troyes divided into?

5. Which of the following is NOT one of the beliefs of the Albigensians?

(see the answer key)

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