MIDTERM EXAM

Bring a green/blue exam book.

The exam will have three parts.  Part I (25 pts.) consists of identification questions asking you to match the primary sources read so far in the quarter with 5 key concepts (each an “-ism”, such as “favoritism”) discussed in the lecture. You should explain how the text exemplifies the concept and provide a specific example from the reading.

In Part II (25 pts.) you must identify the subject and symbolism of 1 of 2 works of art, and explain its relevance to broader trends in late medieval society.  Review the images in Camille (esp. pp. 18, 56, 64-5, 78, 96, 109, 118, and 121)! You will not be required to give the title, artist, or date of any particular image. Instead, you are being asked to demonstrate that you understand its content and its relevance to this course.

Part III (50 pts.) will be a straightforward short essay question, asking you to compare the famine with the plague. Try to be both comprehensive and specific in making your comparison and identifying the underlying reasons for such similarities/differences.