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

2. He notes that Villehardouin saw his crusade as what?
(a) A duty to himself.
(b) A duty to his country.
(c) A way to earn wealth and power.
(d) A duty to God.

3. In 1198, a saint named ___________ is preaching the word of God in France.
(a) Foulques.
(b) Thomas.
(c) Joinville.
(d) Louis.

4. It is soon decided that to take the city, the Venetians will attack by _________.
(a) Air.
(b) Midnight.
(c) Sea.
(d) Land.

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) Build them a fleet of warships and transports.
(b) Fight for Jerusalem.
(c) Flee the city.
(d) Convert.

Short Answer Questions

1. Geoffroy returns to France to find Thibaut how?

2. When did Joinville take the cross?

3. The Crusaders send an envoy into Constantinople to ask the new Emperor to do what?

4. The Venetians offer fifty armed alleys at no charge, as long as what happens?

5. Shaw closes the introduction by noting that he has modernized the chronicles for what reason?

(see the answer key)

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