Refer to the Image of "The Joys and Pains of the Medieval

question 29

Multiple Choice

Refer to the image of "The Joys and Pains of the Medieval Joust" on page 236.Based on this image, what could one most accurately deduce?

• A) Jousting provided revenue and tourism to the local areas and neighboring towns.
• B) Jousting had an important social function.
• C) Jousting was an act of payback and revenge.
• D) All jousters were considered heroes.

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