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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does the Queen of Cyprus order war?

3. The new powers of the Turks do what with the terms of the release?

4. Joinville tells of the king's wisdom and of his kindness to whom?

5. The king decides he is returning to France when?

Short Essay Questions

1. What examples does Joinville give for Louis' good teachings?

2. Describe the negotiations between the king and the Turks for the freedom of Louis' men.

3. What does Joinville say about the king's goodness at this point in the book?

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

5. How does the king go about fortifying cities?

6. What information do the spies give regarding the Saracen's plans? How does the king react to this?

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

8. How are Joinville and the barons tricked into giving up their land?

9. During the battle, why does the king decide the French camp must be moved?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The end of the first story is abrupt.

Part 1) How does the story end? What is the cause of this abrupt ending?

Part 2) How does this abrupt ending affect your as the reader? Why?

Part 3) What is the purpose of this first chronicle in the book? How does it connect with the second chronicle? What is the purpose of this book, as a whole?

Essay Topic 2

Thibaut dies and leaves his money to his followers on the condition they join the Crusades.

Part 1) Who is Thibaut? How does this final act influence others?

Part 2) Why are the Crusades so important to Thibaut and others? How do the Crusades still impact us today?

Part 3) What causes are important to mankind today? Why?

Essay Topic 3

The goal of the Crusades was to capture the city of Jerusalem.

Part 1) Why did the crusaders want to capture Jerusalem? Why was Jerusalem so important?

Part 2) Were they successful? Why or why not? How did the Crusades affect all involved? Was the capture of Jerusalem worth it? Why or why not?

Part 3) How does mankind continue to fight for possession of cities, countries, and property? Are these fights worth the consequences? Why or why not?

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