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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 1, Muster-roll of the Fourth Crusade through Chapter 6, Discord in the Army.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Geoffroy and his companions return to France to tell the news, while the others travel where to continue to rally support for the Crusade?
(a) To Genoa and Pisa.
(b) To Constantinople and Cairo.
(c) To London and Nice.
(d) To Paris and Rome.

3. 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) Build them a fleet of warships and transports.
(c) Convert.
(d) Flee the city.

4. The Crusaders begin to gather in Venice after what in 1202?
(a) Easter.
(b) Palm Sunday.
(c) Christmas.
(d) Good Friday.

5. What leaves the army highly decreased in numbers?
(a) Confusion.
(b) Illness.
(c) Many Barons escape.
(d) War.

Short Answer Questions

1. When did Joinville write the chronicle?

2. When did Louis begin the Eighth Crusade?

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

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

5. The translator, R.B. Shaw, begins the novel with a brief introduction that explains what?

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