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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What stipulation does Joan's father place on the Greek tutor before allowing him to teach Joan?
(a) He must teach John as well.
(b) He must marry her first.
(c) He must take her away and never allow her to return.
(d) He must not teach her Plato's logic.

2. Who attacks the church during Joan's wedding?
(a) Romans.
(b) Saxons.
(c) Celts.
(d) Norsemen.

3. What is the Roman Lateran Palace?
(a) The home of the Pope.
(b) The home of the Archbishop of Rome.
(c) The home of the Roman Emperor.
(d) The home of the Lutheran bishop.

4. What does Joan plan to do to avoid getting married?
(a) Run away with John.
(b) Go home to her mother.
(c) Enlist the Bishop's support.
(d) Request the help of the church council.

5. Who is one of the instigators of torment against Joan?
(a) Gerold's son, Anastasius.
(b) Her brother, John.
(c) Gerold.
(d) Her brother, Matthew.

6. What type of books does Gerold begin giving Joan?
(a) Books on cooking and female ettiquette.
(b) Books that address issues outside of religion.
(c) Religious books.
(d) Books on philosophy.

7. What happens to John and the emissary as they walk in the woods in Chapter 6?
(a) They are attacked by Norsemen.
(b) They attack an unarmed group of travelers.
(c) They decide to run away.
(d) They are attacked by a brigand.

8. For what reason does Matthew feel they should hide these lessons from their father?
(a) He would make fun of tiny Joan.
(b) He would be disappointed in Joan's inability to learn quickly.
(c) He would not approve.
(d) They want to surprise him.

9. Who finds the survivor?
(a) The Canon of Ingleheim.
(b) Joan.
(c) Gudrun.
(d) Matthew.

10. What job is Gerold assigned to do while away from his family?
(a) Bishop of a school.
(b) Advisor to the emperor.
(c) District judge or missus.
(d) General of the army.

11. What does Aesculapius give Joan when he leaves?
(a) A book of Homer.
(b) A Bible.
(c) A romantic novel.
(d) A book of poetry.

12. Why are lepers separated from the general population?
(a) To keep them from stealing again.
(b) To keep them from spreading the plague.
(c) To prevent the spreading of the disease.
(d) To keep them from soiling the pure souls.

13. In Chapter 15, what do the monks gather to do?
(a) To recieve their promotions within the church.
(b) To party.
(c) To celebrate Easter.
(d) To confess their sins and the sins of others.

14. What does a farrier do?
(a) Raises minks.
(b) Makes fur coats.
(c) Milks cows.
(d) Shoes horses.

15. For what reason does Joan admire this saint?
(a) For her knowledge.
(b) For her courage.
(c) For her strength.
(d) For her humanity.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom does Joan fancy herself in love at the young age of thirteen?

2. For what reason do Anastasius and his father go to the Roman Lateran Palace?

3. Why does Richild arrange a marriage for Joan?

4. What is a leper?

5. What does Gerold find when he goes to the chapel in Villairis?

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