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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. A reconnaissance force of French soldiers attacks a Greek pavilion, and succeeds in forcing the Greek forces to flee. The following day, an envoy from the Emperor arrives and does what?
(a) Asks why the men have invaded the land, since they are also Christians.
(b) Asks why the men have invaded the land, since he is their Emperor.
(c) Surrenders.
(d) Attacks the men.

2. 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 small child.
(b) As a young adult.
(c) In his early teens.
(d) In his later years.

3. For how long did the French army camp on one side of the straits while Alexius and his army camp on the other?
(a) Six days.
(b) Seven days.
(c) Eight days.
(d) Nine days,

4. Back in Venice, the Venetians show the Franks the warships they have created. Why do the French find themselves short of the amount of money they owe?
(a) So many of the army have become ill.
(b) So many of the army have not appeared as planned.
(c) So many of the army have died.
(d) So many of the army did not convert as planned.

5. The Venetians succeed in taking __________, and set fire to those in between themselves and the Greeks.
(a) Thirty towers.
(b) Twenty towers.
(c) Twenty-five towers.
(d) Fifteen towers.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Doge makes what offer, if the French agree to pay five marks per horse and two marks per man?

2. Other troops land in a town near Turkey, and do what?

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

4. He notes that Villehardouin saw his crusade as what?

5. Geoffroy and his companions return to France to tell the news, while the others travel where to continue to rally support for the Crusade?

(see the answer key)

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