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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. Joinville explains he himself is stricken with what, but recovers?

2. The king, weak with illness, travels to Tunis, where what happens?

3. When the king's brother, Comte de Poitiers, arrives at Cyprus, they decide to sail where?

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. What envoy has several encounters with those differing from the Christian faith?

Short Essay Questions

1. What story does Joinville tell about the Queen of Cyprus?

2. What happens when the king lands at the castle of Hyeres in the lands of his brother?

3. How does the king go about fortifying cities?

4. Why does Louis take up the cross?

5. How does Louis become a saint?

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

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

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

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

10. What promise is made by the emirs of Egypt? What are the results of this promise?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Joinville says that to take example from Louis would be to gain favor with God.

Part 1) What examples does Joinville give regarding Louis' good and righteous behavior? Do you agree with Joinville that taking example from Louis would be to gain favor with God? Why or why not?

Part 2) How do you believe this view regarding Louis influenced other Crusaders?

Part 3) What might non-Christians think about Louis? Why?

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 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?

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