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Quiz for Primary Source 9.3: Brother Henry as Composer and Singer

Question

1. How did Salimbene of Parma see Brother Henry?

As frivolous, giddy, and undependable

As devout, serious, and wise

As generous, amiable, and merry

As stern, stoic, and rigid

Correct. The answer is c. Salimbene of Parma described Brother Henry as a charismatic man who “knew how to get along with everyone.”

Incorrect. The answer is c. Salimbene of Parma described Brother Henry as a charismatic man who “knew how to get along with everyone.”

Question

2. Salimbene of Parma’s description of Brother Henry provides evidence that

music was looked on with suspicion by many church leaders.

his skill as a composer was much greater than his skill as a singer.

he was a less than devout Christian.

some of his compositions were based upon popular folk tunes.

Correct. The answer is d. Salimbene tells the story of how a popular love song came to serve as the pattern for one of Brother Henry’s compositions.

Incorrect. The answer is d. Salimbene tells the story of how a popular love song came to serve as the pattern for one of Brother Henry’s compositions.