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1. In A Distant Mirror by Barbara Tuchman, which is the best meaning of the word "accord" as it is used in the first paragraph?
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Agreement
To Give Power
Peaceful
A Treaty
2. In A Distant Mirror by Barbara Tuchman, which is the best paraphrase of the underlined sentence in the first paragraph:
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The Monks of the Order of Saint Benedict helped to develop a set of expectations for knights to live by that instructed them to stand up for what is right, support the church, and help those in need.
St. Benedict helped make a rule that Knights should use their sword arm to fight for the church.
Knights should fight for what's right.
The Church told knights what they should do and who they should fight for.
3. In the second paragraph of A Distant Mirror by Barbara Tuchman, Tuchman states that "Chivalry developed its own principles." Which of the following is an accurate and complete list of these principles?
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Prowess; honor and courtesy; courtly love.
Courage, strength, skill and love.
Prowess, love and genius.
Prowess, strength, honor, love.
4. According to A Distant Mirror by Barbara Tuchman, what was the purpose of the code of honor for knights?
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It gave society a form of entertainment.
It kept people safe.
It kept the people feeling safe and lifted the spirits of society in general.
It provided a goal for young boys.
5A. In paragraph 5 of A Distant Mirror, what does it mean for a knight to lay down his life "more from sheer love of battle than for a cause."?
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Many knights loved to fight so they would start arguments with anyone around them.
Knights were prepared to die because they loved to fight, especially when there was a good cause.
Knights were prepared to die because they loved the act of fighting, not because there was a good cause.
Knights didn't want to die, but they fought because they were passionate about what they were fighting for.
5B. Which textual evidence best supports your answer for 5A?
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"Blind King John of Bohemia met death in that way"
"He loved fighting for its own sake, not caring whether the conflict was important."
"Prowess was not easily bought."
"The knight must be prepared...to shed blood for your brethren."
6. In the 6th paragraph of A Distant Mirror, what is the best meaning of the word "rash" as it us used in the sentence?
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A patch of aggravated skin.
Difficult
In a hurry; without thinking.
Blind
7. In A Distant Mirror, which is the best description of a knight's life when he is at court, not fighting?
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He searched for entertainment
He searched for romance
He gambled
He recited verse
8. In A Distant Mirror, what was the most important thing that fighting provided for knights?
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A hobby
A purpose
A job
A sport
9. In lined 6-8 of Sir Launcelot du Lake by Sir Thomas Malory, what motivated Sir Launcelot to begin his adventure?
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His prowess at arms
His love for Queen Gwynevere
Instructions from the king
Boredom
10A. In Sir Launcelot du Lake, what is the meaning of the phrase, "bewailed their lot"?
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They yelled at one another
They complained about their situation
They cried loudly
They claimed their space
10B. Which evidence best supports your answer for question 10A?
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"we are in a sorry plight"
"all are unhappy prisoners once more"
Both A and B
None of the Above
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