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