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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7, Voyage to Scutari through Chapter 12, Second Siege of Constantinople.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Simultaneously, a fleet of ships with hundreds of men sail through the Straits of Morocco to Venice, but these men, along with many others, failed to do what?
(a) Bring enough men.
(b) Arrive in Venice.
(c) Supply financial support.
(d) Bring enough supplies.

2. The people of Constantinople free Issac and do what with him?
(a) Crown him Emperor
(b) Give him gifts.
(c) Kill him.
(d) Send him home.

3. The army then takes the prince near the walls of Constantinople and does what?
(a) Asks him to beg his people for forgiveness.
(b) Shows him to the people.
(c) Threatens him.
(d) Throws him over a wall.

4. Jean de Joinville, author of the second book, grew up as a powerful figure in that he was Lord of Joinville when?
(a) As a young adult.
(b) In his later years.
(c) In his early teens.
(d) As a small child.

5. The envoys reach Venice, and explain to the Doge of Venice, Enrico Dandolo, that their masters wish the Venetians to do what for them?
(a) Fight for Jerusalem.
(b) Flee the city.
(c) Convert.
(d) Build them a fleet of warships and transports.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the day of the main attack, what happens when the French attempt to scale the walls of the city?

2. What is the goal of the crusades?

3. In Constantinople, Prince Issac and his son Alexius escape from whom?

4. The Greeks attempt to set fire to the Crusader's ships by doing what?

5. When did Joinville take the cross?

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