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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'?
    Mound a castle was built on
    A beauty patch used by Ladies
    Slogan on the Lord's family crest
    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?
    Dummy used in jousting practice
    Traditional style of 8-lined verse
    A popular dance with many intricate steps.
    Type of tonic used to treat fevers


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


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


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?
    Room used for the serving of beer and wine
    Cook's helper who basted roasting meats
    Puff pastry layered with almond paste
    Container lowered into the castle well to keep dairy products cool


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?
    War engine used to hurl heavy missiles
    Iron hook used to suspend cooking pots over the fire
    Tipped lance used in jousting practice
    Thick slice of day old bread used as a meat plate


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Compiled Jun 28 12