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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. The Crusaders begin to gather in Venice after what in 1202?

3. Joinville's account of the crusade includes what?

4. Through the next several decades, the area was overrun by Turks, and won back by Christians when?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What happens once the men arrive at Constantinople? How does the Emperor respond to this action by the French?

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

5. What happens when many men do not manage to arrive in Venice after Easter in 1202?

6. What can be gathered regarding Murzuphlus' character?

7. What happens after Henri captures Johanitza?

8. How does the French army respond to the Emperor's questioning regarding the attack by the French?

9. Why does the new Emperor leave? What happens when he leaves?

10. What is known about the first chronicle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The end of the first story is abrupt.

Part 1) How does the story end? What is the cause of this abrupt ending?

Part 2) How does this abrupt ending affect your as the reader? Why?

Part 3) What is the purpose of this first chronicle in the book? How does it connect with the second chronicle? What is the purpose of this book, as a whole?

Essay Topic 2

The king places Joinville in his service.

Part 1) Why does the king place Joinville in his service? What does this reveal about the king?

Part 2) How does this service to King Louis permanently change Joinville?

Part 3) Describe a time you have been influenced in a positive way by a family member, friend, or acquaintance. How did this permanently affect you?

Essay Topic 3

The goal of the Crusades was to capture the city of Jerusalem.

Part 1) Why did the crusaders want to capture Jerusalem? Why was Jerusalem so important?

Part 2) Were they successful? Why or why not? How did the Crusades affect all involved? Was the capture of Jerusalem worth it? Why or why not?

Part 3) How does mankind continue to fight for possession of cities, countries, and property? Are these fights worth the consequences? Why or why not?

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