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