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