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A Medieval Life
Judith Bennett
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Cecilia Penifader
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How many of Alice Penifader's eight children survived into adulthood?
Six
Four
Two
None
2
of 5
What phrase best describes Robert Penifader's standing in local peasant society?
Poor and respected
Wealthy and respected
Wealthy and scorned
Poor and scorned
3
of 5
In 1336, Robert Penifader II combined resources and joined households with ___.
King Edward I
William Penifader
Cecilia Penifader
Alice Penifader
4
of 5
What made William Penifader fairly unusual for a peasant?
He held political office
He was educated
He served as a cleric
B and C
5
of 5
What was the name of the niece whose land inheritance from Cecilia a jury deemed invalid?
Matilda Kroyl
Isabella of France
Agnes Penifader
Christina (Penifader) Power
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