Medieval Literature and Culture

A. The repetition of words
B. The use of epithets with character’s names
C. An episodic structure
D. All of the Above

A. popular books before the invention of the printing press
B. books of prayers used at Christian Mass
C. books of information about the history of the Church
D. private books of prayers to be recited throughout the day

A. “Lanval”
B. “La Fresne”
C. “Bisclavert”
D. “Equitan”

A. it provided women with the opportunity to protect their own property
B. it provided women with a place to nourish their intellectual growth
C. it allowed women to exercise political authority in their communities
D. All of the Above

A. secular authorities said that virginity was unimportant, while the Church highly valued it
B. the Church said that virginity was unimportant, while the secular authorities highly valued it
C. secular authorities said that virginity was an ethereal treasure, while religious doctrines said it was spendable
D. religious doctrines said that virginity was an ethereal treasure, while secular authorities said it was spendable

A. freedom
B. love
C. education
D. chastity

A. they were not allowed to divorce their husbands
B. they were not allowed to own a business without permission
C. they were not allowed to inherit land if they had any brothers
D. All of the Above

A. retailers
B. domestic servants
C. spinners
D. All of the Above

A. she was considered her husband’s property
B. she was considered equal to her husband
C. she was more legally powerful than her husband
D. she was her husband’s property, but could not be mistreated under law

A. chastity
B. piety
C. education
D. secular political activity