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What was the primary concern of the narrator after losing serfs to the illness?
What was the primary concern of the narrator after losing serfs to the illness?
What action did the narrator take to address the labor shortage?
What action did the narrator take to address the labor shortage?
What economic impact did the labor shortage have on the narrator's estate?
What economic impact did the labor shortage have on the narrator's estate?
What did the narrator attribute the suffering of the manor to?
What did the narrator attribute the suffering of the manor to?
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What was the condition of the manor as described by the narrator?
What was the condition of the manor as described by the narrator?
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What was the initial symptom reported by the bailiff regarding the serfs?
What was the initial symptom reported by the bailiff regarding the serfs?
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How did the lord of the manor's wealth change due to the illness?
How did the lord of the manor's wealth change due to the illness?
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What desperate measures did the priests and nuns attempt to cure the ill?
What desperate measures did the priests and nuns attempt to cure the ill?
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What was a consequence for the surviving villagers amidst the illness outbreak?
What was a consequence for the surviving villagers amidst the illness outbreak?
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What did the lord of the manor feel when he first saw the condition of his manor?
What did the lord of the manor feel when he first saw the condition of his manor?
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What mental state did some villagers reportedly experience during the outbreak?
What mental state did some villagers reportedly experience during the outbreak?
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What ultimately happened to several of the priests and nuns during the outbreak?
What ultimately happened to several of the priests and nuns during the outbreak?
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What was a major impact of the Black Death on the lord's manor?
What was a major impact of the Black Death on the lord's manor?
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Study Notes
Black Death Journal Entry
- Lord of the Manor, Lucy W, observes widespread death among serfs.
- Serfs, once employed in farming, show symptoms including dark patches on skin, lumps, and vomiting blood.
- Many serfs die; bodies pile up, and some villagers flee.
- Manor's food supply declines due to loss of workers and harvested crops.
- Lord is concerned about the manor's financial state and worker shortage.
- Priests and nuns try various treatments, but none are successful; many priests/nuns die.
Manor's Condition
- Manor house is filled with decaying corpses.
- Manor's inhabitants (servants) are ill and dying.
- Deceased bodies are littered across the grounds, blood-covered.
- The once-productive farming lands are now barren and useless.
- Villagers also show signs of the illness, leading to a major labor shortage; many flee.
Illness and Response
- Serfs begin to display symptoms and die within days.
- The illness is contagious, leading to a rapid spread across the manor and surrounding areas.
- There were no known cures.
- Workers/servants of the manor are being paid more to address the worker shortage.
- There is a major concern about the future of the manor's economy.
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This quiz explores the devastating impact of the Black Death on a manor from the perspective of the lord. Delve into the experiences and observations of Lucy W as she witnesses the rapid decline of her serfs and the subsequent challenges faced by the manor. Test your understanding of this tragic period in history.
