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

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?
(a) Five years.
(b) One year.
(c) Six months.
(d) Two years.

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

4. 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) Supply financial support.
(c) Arrive in Venice.
(d) Bring enough supplies.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. 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?

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

4. The fleet stops at Andros and overruns the area until when?

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

(see the answer key)

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