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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) Joinville.
(b) Thomas.
(c) Foulques.
(d) Louis.

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

3. The translator, R.B. Shaw, begins the novel with a brief introduction that explains what?
(a) The history of his career.
(b) The history of Christianity.
(c) The purpose of this book.
(d) The two chronicles given in the novel.

4. The expedition would travel to Cairo to crush the Turks first, and would meet in Venice by when in 1202?
(a) Saint Joseph's Day.
(b) Saint Matthew's Day.
(c) Saint Thomas's Day.
(d) Saint John's Day.

5. Joinville's account of the crusade includes what?
(a) His father's experiences in the crusade.
(b) His family's experiences in the crusade.
(c) His own experiences in the crusade.
(d) King Louis' own experiences in the crusade.

Short Answer Questions

1. Around 1244, what promise did King Louis IX make to God?

2. Pope Innocent proclaims that anyone who takes up the cross as part of the army for how long will be free from all of their sins?

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?

4. After Thibaut's death, who is asked to become leader of the Crusades?

5. 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?

(see the answer key)

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