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