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A Distant Mirror by Barbara Wertheim Tuchman
  • 1. What historical period does 'A Distant Mirror' primarily cover?
A) 16th Century
B) 13th Century
C) 15th Century
D) 14th Century
  • 2. What style of writing is Tuchman known for in 'A Distant Mirror'?
A) Philosophical treatise
B) Biographical sketch
C) Historical fiction
D) Narrative history
  • 3. What metaphor is used in the title 'A Distant Mirror'?
A) The past reflects the present
B) Society is a stage
C) The future reflects the past
D) Current events forecast the future
  • 4. What significant plague swept through Europe during the time covered?
A) The Typhus Epidemic
B) The Bubonic Plague
C) The Spanish Flu
D) The Cholera Outbreak
  • 5. What literary technique does Tuchman employ to connect past and present?
A) Stream of consciousness
B) Magical realism
C) Juxtaposition
D) Epistolary format
  • 6. How does Tuchman describe the socio-economic condition of the 14th century?
A) Peace and stability
B) Isolation and stagnation
C) Progress and growth
D) Crisis and instability
  • 7. What role does the Church play during the 14th century according to Tuchman?
A) An isolationist entity
B) A unifying force for peace
C) An agent of economic growth
D) A source of conflict and authority
  • 8. What literary quality is 'A Distant Mirror' recognized for?
A) Dry analysis
B) Abstract concepts
C) Vivid storytelling
D) Complex jargon
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