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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. Joinville is summoned by the Empress of Constantinople to Paphos only to find her how?
(a) Without a proper wardrobe.
(b) Missing.
(c) Ill.
(d) Dead.

2. How does the king barely escape with his life?
(a) Joinville and his company sneak into enemy territory and save him.
(b) Joinville and his company locate a bridge and hold it for the king to escape.
(c) Joinville pulls him up onto his horse as he rides away.
(d) The king bribes one of his enemies to help him escape.

3. The Turks block passage to the French camp, starving the army, and as a result, the king decides what must be done?
(a) The camp must be moved.
(b) The men must return to France.
(c) The war must end.
(d) They must fight one more time.

4. Joinville tells a story of the bishop telling the king he should threaten those who have been excommunicated from the Church with what to lure them back to God?
(a) Blackmail.
(b) Excommunication.
(c) Seizure of their possessions.
(d) Torture.

5. The Egyptians send another envoy for what reason?
(a) To beg for another chance.
(b) To beg for forgiveness.
(c) To reason with the king.
(d) To kill the king and his men.

Short Answer Questions

1. The king agrees to do what for the release of himself and his men?

2. The Sultan of Damascus calls his troops from Gaza and enters Egypt, where the emirs of Egypt make a truce. What does this do to the truce with Louis?

3. The Old Man of the Mountain sends an envoy to do what?

4. What is the army doing when the Turks again attack?

5. Louis refuses peace until when?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Joinville do when he is summoned by the Empress of Constantinople?

2. Describe the battle with the Turks that ends with the king barely escaping with his life.

3. What examples does Joinville give for Louis' good teachings?

4. During the battle, why does the king decide the French camp must be moved?

5. What information do the spies give regarding the Saracen's plans? How does the king react to this?

6. How does Joinville end up in the king's service?

7. What is the purpose of the Dedication? Describe this Dedication.

8. Describe the effects of illness on Louis' army and Louis' decisions regarding his men.

9. What does Joinville say about King Louis' dealings with the people?

10. Why is the king asked to come home to France? Why does he decide to stay abroad?

(see the answer keys)

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