6. A decimum was ________.

　　the wifes inheritance from her father

　　a gift of money to the new husband

　　a written contract

　　the wifes right to receive one-tenth of her husbands property

　　7. In the society described in the passage, the legal standing of the wife in marriage was ________.

　　higher than that of her husband

　　lower than that of her husband

　　the same as that of her husband

　　higher than that of a single woman

　　8. What compensation did Maria Vivas get for the field?

　　Some of the land Miro had inherited

　　A tenth of Miros land.

　　Money for household expenses.

　　Money from Miros inheritance.

　　9. Could a husband sell his wifes inheritance?

　　No, under no circumstances.

　　Yes, whenever he wished to.

　　Yes, if she agreed.

　　Yes, if his father-in-law agreed.

　　10. Which of the following is NOT mentioned as an effect of the dowry system?

　　The husband had to share the power of decision in marriage.

　　The wife was protected from being abandoned.

　　The wife gained a powerful economic position.

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