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- Medieval Literature & Culture Mcqs - Set 1
MCQs 1: Which of the following characterize(s) a lay ?
MCQs 2: In the Middle Ages, how did society treat prostitution ?
prostitution was considered problematic but legal
the Church opposed prostitution on moral grounds
prostitution was considered a solution to epidemics of rape
All of the Above
MCQs 3: When did the Roman Empire formally legalize Christianity ?
MCQs 4: In the Middle Ages, how did divorce laws differ for the sexes ?
both sexes could legally divorce
only women could legally divorce
only men could legally divorce
both sexes could divorce only with the other’s consent
MCQs 5: What does the term “monasticism” mean ?
it describes the importance of communication with others in order to reach salvation
it describes a form of worship based on praying to devotional art
it describes a way of life that became popular after the Middle Ages
Non of these
MCQs 6: In Medieval times, who were “femme soles” ?
anchorites who lived in seclusion
women who operated their own businesses without men
women who were villains in stories of courtly love
educated women
MCQs 7: What is affective piety ?
a term associated with oral transmission
an important trait of the medieval lay
a literary device used in estates satire
a dramatic demonstration of faith
MCQs 8: Which best describes the work of a mystic ?
the mystic is primarily tasked with intellectual work within monasteries
the mystic is a visionary who experiences divine insight
the mystic uses a religious platform to promote equal rights for women
the mystic usually works as a scribe
MCQs 9: Identify the speaker of these lines: “sweet Jesus, Jesus love” ?
MCQs 10: Which of the following is an example of female hagiography ?
MCQs 11: How did lay literacy affect traditional devotional practices ?
people stopped reading the Bible
people increasingly turned to visual art in order to learn about religion
people could be religious without the help of a clergy
interest in the Church history declined rapidly
MCQs 12: Which text(s) is/are associated with mysticism ?
MCQs 13: How would you describe the phrase “oralformulaic,” as you learned it in this course ?
As a term associated only with religious written literature
As a device used to describe the flaws in the oral tradition
As a technique that became popular after the invention of the printing press
As a method of composing stories in the oral tradition
MCQs 14: In The Romance of the Rose, which text does Guillaume de Lorris cite as his inspiration ?
The Book of Margery Kempe
“Revelations of Divine Love”
“The Wooing of Our Lord”
The Art of Courtly Love
MCQs 15: In the medieval Church, devotional acts _______________?
cancelled out punishment due to sin
depended entirely on literacy
were considered “unimportant” by mystics
were only performed by men
MCQs 16: Which is true of childbirth in the Middle Ages ?
it was normally supervised by a midwife
it was typically dangerous for mother and infant
it was normally done without medical equipment
All of the Above
MCQs 17: In what centuries did mystical women writers primarily work ?
MCQs 18: Which of the following is an alternative name for the Middle Ages ?
MCQs 19: Kempe’s acts of devotion included_________________?
MCQs 20: Which topic(s) is/are explored in The Lais of Marie de France ?
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