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Which of the following texts was inspired by Historia Regum Britanniae ?

A. Bede’s Ecclesiastical History B. Caedmon’s Hymn C. Chretien de Troyes Yvain, or le Chevalier au Lion D. Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales...

In Chaucer’s “The Miller’s Tale,” why would the miller’s determination to speak following the knight appear unsettling to the 14th century audience ?

A. The knight had not finished his tale. B. The miller did not ask politely. C. A member of the clergy should have spoken next. D. The miller was far beneath the knight in social order, so the miller should have deferred to the person who ranked above him....

Which of the following is not an example of a lai ?

A. Sir Launfal B. Chaucer’s The Wife of Bath C. Chaucer’s Franklin’s Tale D. Norwich’s Revelations of Divine Love...

How did travel at the time of the Crusades impact Western Europe ?

A. people brought tales of romance from different literary and cultural traditions back from their trips B. merchants started to import rare silks and spices from new trade roots C. architects from Western Europe were influenced by new Eastern styles D. All of the Above...

Which event(s) characterized the Middle Ages ?

A. invasions from barbarian tribes B. financial deficits from increased military expenditures C. falling birth rates D. All of the Above...