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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 his career.
(d) The history of Christianity.

2. As Henri's army moves toward the city, they are sidetracked again by Lascaris' attack on Nicomedia, and move to save their soldiers hiding in what church?
(a) The Church of Saint Ann.
(b) The Church of Saint John.
(c) The Church of Saint Matthew.
(d) The Church of Saint Sophia.

3. The Emperor leaves for a tour of his empire to regain support, but, during that time, what happens?
(a) The British attack Constantinople.
(b) He dies.
(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.

4. All the barons hold a conference, and send envoys to Venice to do what?
(a) Fight the Venetians.
(b) Convince the Venetians to fight for Jerusalem.
(c) Gather supplies and aid.
(d) Convert the Venetians.

5. 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) Surrenders.
(b) Asks why the men have invaded the land, since they are also Christians.
(c) Asks why the men have invaded the land, since he is their Emperor.
(d) Attacks the men.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. For how long does Renier de Trit flee to Stenimaka?

3. What does the army do as Johanitza flees from one city to the next?

4. Shaw states Villehardouin made it clear the problems between the Franks and the Greeks, as well as the greed of the Franks, led to 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?

Short Essay Questions

1. When Henri and his troops come to help the Greeks, what decision do they make? How does this battle with Johanitza end?

2. What is the end result of the battle between King Johanitza and the French and Venetians?

3. What do the barons want from the Doge of Venice? What is the Doge's response?

4. Describe what takes place when it is decided that an emperor must be elected.

5. What happens when the French and Venetians divide the remaining lands?

6. What is known about Joinville's account of the crusade?

7. What happens prior to arriving in Constantinople?

8. What happens after Johanitza flees and leads to Johanitza's capture?

9. What is known about Joinville's life?

10. What do the Greeks of Philippopolis ask of Johanitza? What is his response?

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