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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The king sends religious gifts to the nearby King of Tartars for what reason?
(a) He is friends with this king.
(b) In an attempt to recruit more followers.
(c) In an attempt to keep the peace.
(d) He fears this king.

2. What are the two parts of Joinville's book?
(a) A depiction of Louis' life as lived by God, and one of his feats.
(b) Two different stories by Joinville.
(c) Joinville's life before and after the Crusades.
(d) Short stories about all of the Crusades.

3. The king finishes his fortification of Jaffa, and decides to do what?
(a) Take the city of Nablus from the Saracens, as well as the city of Banyas.
(b) Destroy Jaffa.
(c) Stay in Jaffa.
(d) Return to France.

4. Does Joinville accompany the king when he again takes the cross?
(a) No.
(b) Not at first.
(c) Only at first.
(d) Yes.

5. Each night, the Turks kill more soldiers until what happens?
(a) The king orders guards to patrol the area on foot.
(b) The Turks become ill.
(c) The king's men attack the Turks.
(d) The king order his men to retreat.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many examples does Joinville give of Louis risking his life for others?

2. What has the king arranged for his men?

3. Upon his return to France, what does the king issue?

4. Joinville discusses the birth of the king, and how his mother raised him to believe in what?

5. This time, the king has forbidden the army to battle. At the death of a Templar, what happens?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens between the people of Constantinople and the Comans? Why?

2. How does the king go about fortifying cities?

3. Give an example when Louis makes peace with others.

4. What does Joinville do when he is summoned by the Empress of Constantinople?

5. How does Louis become a saint?

6. How does Joinville end up in the king's service?

7. What happens when the king lands at the castle of Hyeres in the lands of his brother?

8. What story does Joinville tell about the Queen of Cyprus?

9. Describe the effects of illness on Louis' army and Louis' decisions regarding his men.

10. What happens when Louis sends an envoy to the Sultan of Damascus? What envoy is sent to Louis? Why? What are the results of this envoy's arrival?

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