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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13, Election of an Emperor through Chapter 17, A Regency Established.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The barons camp at the tower of ________, knowing the Greeks will soon attack. When they do so the following morning, they are defeated swiftly, and the army takes the tower.
(a) Galata.
(b) Constantine.
(c) Pisa.
(d) Venice.

2. The Emperor leaves for a tour of his empire to regain support, but, during that time, what happens?
(a) He dies.
(b) The British attack Constantinople.
(c) The Latins and the Greeks in the city have a large argument, during which the Latins set fire to the city.
(d) His lands fall into the hands of the French and Venetians.

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

4. The army then takes the prince near the walls of Constantinople and does what?
(a) Shows him to the people.
(b) Threatens him.
(c) Throws him over a wall.
(d) Asks him to beg his people for forgiveness.

5. When did Louis begin the Eighth Crusade?
(a) 1268.
(b) 1278.
(c) 1248.
(d) 1258.

Short Answer Questions

1. All the barons hold a conference, and send envoys to Venice to do what?

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. When did Joinville write the chronicle?

4. What deal does The Doge of Venice make with the army?

5. When is the new Emperor's coronation?

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