Middle Ages/Ballad Test
A quiz to assess knowledge and appication of ballad form and the historical context of the Middle Ages to the works we are studying.
- 1.
The Middle Ages are also known as :
- A.
The futile ages
- B.
The feudal age
- C.
The Age of Reason
Correct Answer
B. The feudal age -
- 2.
After William the Conqueror triumphed at the Battle of Hastings, England changed because of its —
- A.
Defeat of the Germanic tribes
- B.
Adoption of the Norman feudal system
- C.
Emergence as the leading European political power
- D.
Acceptance of Anglo-Saxon culture
Correct Answer
B. Adoption of the Norman feudal system -
- 3.
Feudalism’The Middle Ages' concept of hierarchy featured —
- A.
A caste system of lords, vassals, and serfs
- B.
Classes in Latin for young knights
- C.
Endless international warfare
- D.
Romantic attitudes toward women
Correct Answer
A. A caste system of lords, vassals, and serfs -
- 4.
I In the Middle Ages, women of rank —
- A.
Had political rights concerning domestic affairs
- B.
Were never allowed to manage their husbands’ estates
- C.
Held the same social status as their husbands or fathers
- D.
Improved their social positions through peaceful protest
Correct Answer
C. Held the same social status as their husbands or fathers -
- 5.
The growth of cities in the Middle Ages led to all of the following events except the
- A.
Rise of courtly love and a system of chivalry
- B.
Development of lower, middle, and upper-middle classes
- C.
Rise of “people’s art” such as the ballad and the mystery play
- D.
Eventual collapse of the European feudal system
Correct Answer
A. Rise of courtly love and a system of chivalry -
- 6.
The Crusades influenced everyday life in England by
- A.
Causing writers to publish in many different languages
- B.
Exposing the English to other civilizations
- C.
Recapturing Jerusalem for Christianity
- D.
Inspiring the authors of the Magna Carta
Correct Answer
B. Exposing the English to other civilizations -
- 7.
The 1170 martyrdom of Thomas à Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, led to —
- A.
Hardships for the common people of England
- B.
The establishment of a new religion
- C.
Changes within the Church of England
- D.
Greater power in England for the Church of Rome
Correct Answer
D. Greater power in England for the Church of Rome -
- 8.
The most positive effect of the medieval church was —
- A.
The creation of a refuge for landless serfs
- B.
A rebellion against the monarchy
- C.
The use of Latin for everyday business
- D.
The fostering of beliefs and symbols that unified the people
Correct Answer
D. The fostering of beliefs and symbols that unified the people -
- 9.
The Signing of the Magna Carta by King John at Runnymede signaled the —
- A.
Alliance of the English barons with the Pope
- B.
King’s heightened power over the people
- C.
Aristocrats’ interest in the rights of commoners
- D.
Renewal of older, democratic ideals
Correct Answer
D. Renewal of older, democratic ideals -
- 10.
As a result of the Hundred Years’ War between England and France,
- A.
England lost most of its population to disease and warfare
- B.
The English aristocracy disappeared as a political force
- C.
The yeoman class became the backbone of England
- D.
France gave part of Normandy to England
Correct Answer
C. The yeoman class became the backbone of England -
- 11.
The Black Death ultimately resulted in —
- A.
Increased awareness of proper sanitation
- B.
Freedom for the serfs and greater power for the lower classes
- C.
Victory for the Lancasters over the Tudors
- D.
The reemergence of Anglo-Saxon religion
Correct Answer
B. Freedom for the serfs and greater power for the lower classes -
- 12.
“Lord Randall” contains all the following elements except —
- A.
Domestic tragedy
- B.
Murder
- C.
Return of the hero from seafaring
- D.
Dialogue between mother and son
Correct Answer
C. Return of the hero from seafaring -
- 13.
Where has Lord Randall been?
- A.
At war against the Normans
- B.
Across the ocean, chasing the Norse
- C.
On a crusade with his brothers
- D.
Hunting and having dinner with his love
Correct Answer
D. Hunting and having dinner with his love -
- 14.
Who killed Lord Randall?
- A.
His girlfriend
- B.
A rival for his girlfriend’s love
- C.
His girlfriend’s father
- D.
The killer’s identity is not known
Correct Answer
A. His girlfriend -
- 15.
What was The motive, or reason, for the murder?
- A.
Lord Randall’s girlfriend had been betrayed by him.
- B.
A jealous rival wanted the young lady for himself.
- C.
The young lady’s father wanted her to marry a richer nobleman.
- D.
No motive is given in the ballad.
Correct Answer
D. No motive is given in the ballad. -
- 16.
“Get Up and Bar the Door” —
- A.
Illustrates the rituals of courtly love
- B.
Shows the importance of holiday puddings in the Middle Ages
- C.
Pokes fun at the crazy argument of a husband and wife
- D.
Condemns bandits who prey on simple folk
Correct Answer
C. Pokes fun at the crazy argument of a husband and wife -
- 17.
Intruders into the couple’s house are two —
- A.
Kings
- B.
Two gentlemen
- C.
Escaped convicts
- D.
Serfs from the neighboring manor
Correct Answer
B. Two gentlemen -
- 18.
Thehttp://T The two intruders have come because —
- A.
They have a long-standing feud with the couple
- B.
The couple are known far and wide for their hospitality
- C.
They are at war and need to take over the house
- D.
They are traveling and need a place to stay for the night
Correct Answer
D. They are traveling and need a place to stay for the night -
- 19.
What word best describes the two intruders’ behavior toward the couple?
- A.
Friendly
- B.
Loyal
- C.
Honest
- D.
Threatening
Correct Answer
D. Threatening -
- 20.
All of the following elements are typical characteristics of ballads except —
- A.
Sensational or supernatural events
- B.
Tragic subject matter
- C.
Omission of details
- D.
Usage of many metaphors
Correct Answer
D. Usage of many metaphors -
- 21.
What is a refrain?
- A.
Another word for a ballad
- B.
A repeated word, line, or group of lines
- C.
A character’s action or lack of action
- D.
The standard meter for English ballads
Correct Answer
B. A repeated word, line, or group of lines -
- 22.
“Lord Randall” is an example of a ballad whose structure is
- A.
A question-and-answer conversation
- B.
A description of a murder
- C.
A series of events narrated in chronological order
- D.
Built of large numbers of small details
Correct Answer
A. A question-and-answer conversation -
- 23.
How is “Get Up and Bar the Door” not a typical ballad?
- A.
It is comic.
- B.
The characters are not superhuman.
- C.
It is set in England.
- D.
Characters’ motives are not spelled out.
Correct Answer
A. It is comic. -
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