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Medieval Castle Life

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Fun Trivia : Quizzes : Medieval History
Medieval Castle Life game quiz
"Lords and Ladies of Quizzyland and Most Honored and Distinguished Guests! Pray, follow me on my castle tour!"

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  



1. A 'garderobe' was a chest in which the Lady of the castle kept fine linens and clothing, layered with herbs, to keep moths and other insects from damaging them.
    True
    False


2. What exactly was a 'motte'?
    Slogan on the Lord's family crest
    Mound a castle was built on
    A beauty patch used by Ladies
    Flaky apple dessert dusted with nutmeg


3. If a man was "dubbed", he had a knighthood conferred upon him.
    True
    False


4. What do you think a 'quintain' was?
    Type of tonic used to treat fevers
    A popular dance with many intricate steps.
    Dummy used in jousting practice
    Traditional style of 8-lined verse


5. To get out of military service, what did a vassal pay to his lord?
    An allure
    Alms
    Heriot
    A scutage


6. What do you think a 'sackbut' could have been?
    Belt with tassels that a Lady wore around her hips
    Medieval instrument akin to the trombone
    Mulled wine heated with a hot poker
    A bag that ground millet was stored in


7. 'Donjon' was a spicy mustard lavishly spread on meats to conceal the taste and odor of slight spoilage.
    True
    False


8. A 'buttery' is best described by which of the following?
    Container lowered into the castle well to keep dairy products cool
    Puff pastry layered with almond paste
    Room used for the serving of beer and wine
    Cook's helper who basted roasting meats


9. 'Mummers' were medieval versions of undertakers, and were not only responsible for laying out the body for burial, but planned the Wake as well.
    True
    False


10. What do you think a 'trebuchet' was?
    Tipped lance used in jousting practice
    War engine used to hurl heavy missiles
    Iron hook used to suspend cooking pots over the fire
    Thick slice of day old bread used as a meat plate


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Compiled May 23 13