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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. On the way to France, the men narrowly escape fire. What has caused this fire?

2. Joinville gives another example of the king's humility, as he does what?

3. On the trip, the army finds themselves attacked by who?

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?

5. Before the king leaves Saida, which he has fortified, what happens?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the battle along the Nile.

2. Give an example when Louis makes peace with others.

3. How does Louis become a saint?

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

5. What does King Louis do to reform his country?

6. What happens to Joinville's money?

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

8. Describe the negotiations between the king and the Turks for the freedom of Louis' men.

9. Describe the battle leading to Damietta being left to the king?

10. What is said about the Tartars?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Pope Innocent proclaims that anyone who takes up the cross as part of the army for one year will be free from all sins.

Part 1) How do citizens react to this? Why does Pope Innocent tell them this?

Part 2) How would you react to a proclamation such as this? Why would you react this way?

Part 3) What do those in power do to influence the masses today? How does this compare to Pope Innocent's proclamation?

Essay Topic 2

The French envoy has several encounters with those differing from the Christian faith.

Part 1) Describe these encounters. According to this book, are most of the battles during these Crusades against non-Christians? Why or why not? How do these encounters affect the Crusaders?

Part 2) How do these encounters compare to those among Christians? Explain the similarities and differences.

Part 3) How do religious wars and conflicts continue today? What role do early Crusades play in Christian and non-Christian relations today?

Essay Topic 3

Lack of communication and deception are themes.

Part 1) How are these themes? How are these themes found in other stories you have read?

Part 2) Why are lack of communication and deception found between humans? When has it occurred in your own life?

Part 3) What can be done to improve communications and honesty between various groups of people?

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