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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Gregory, the real source of misbehavior of the other man came from which of the following?
(a) Insufficient knowledge of God.
(b) Insufficient love of God.
(c) Insufficient compassion for others.
(d) Insufficient fear of God.

2. How did local clerics react to the "sorcerer"?
(a) They killed him.
(b) They were kind to him.
(c) They persecuted him.
(d) They ignored him.

3. Who did the man Gregory had trouble with attack?
(a) A bartender.
(b) A peasant.
(c) A bishop.
(d) A priest.

4. What was the role of the man who, with the representation of a number of people, set about a grim finish by being treated like an animal?
(a) Priest.
(b) King.
(c) Prince.
(d) Bishop.

5. In Book 9, what was the "sorcerer" selling?
(a) Religious texts.
(b) Religious relics.
(c) Imitation religious relics.
(d) Imitation religious texts.

6. Which of the following is true about the reliability of Gregory of Tours when he wrote this book?
(a) Much of the truth is left out, but not deceptively.
(b) Much of the truth is portrayed accurately.
(c) Much of the truth is left out intentionally.
(d) None of the story is true.

7. Who did the man prone to outbursts admit he was subordinate to?
(a) Gregory.
(b) God.
(c) The king.
(d) The priest.

8. After the ill man in Book 11 allegedly healed, where did the man want to make a pilgrimage to?
(a) His parents' home.
(b) The tomb where Jesus died.
(c) Saint Martin's tomb.
(d) Saint Silas' tomb.

9. In Book 9, the man who had powers was wearing a shirt made out of what?
(a) Horse hair.
(b) Human hair.
(c) Cow hair.
(d) Goat hair.

10. How did Gregory attempt to evade his promotion?
(a) He betrayed the king.
(b) He began to sin.
(c) He found a new job.
(d) He hid.

11. Which of the following describes the man Gregory had to work with who caused him trouble?
(a) Fair.
(b) Vengeful.
(c) Embittered.
(d) Jealous.

12. Who was ultimately credited with miraculously restoring the health of the ill man in Book 11?
(a) Gregory of Tours.
(b) The Pope.
(c) Saint Silas.
(d) God.

13. What journey did King Gunthram put in order?
(a) To find a wife.
(b) To save a duke the two men had been harrassing.
(c) To save Chilperic's son.
(d) To kill Chilperic's son's wife.

14. After the flood occurred, what was the first recommendation for a solution?
(a) Prayer.
(b) Literature.
(c) Chanting.
(d) Kind words.

15. What greatly marked the rules of conduct of Gregory's church?
(a) Political difference.
(b) Gender difference.
(c) Class difference.
(d) Social difference.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Gregory of Tours, what appeared during the flood?

2. Gregory the deacon founded how many monasteries prior to changing positions in the church?

3. Which of the following was most likely true about Gregory of Tours?

4. Who does Gregory describe as treating their own people as if they were the enemy?

5. What was Chilperic's son being called?

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