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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. The king realizes the army is slowly dying off from illness, and determines what must happen?

2. Joinville leaves his home to reach what city?

3. The envoy coming back from the Tartars reports that they used the religious items sent by Louis to do what?

4. When the king stands up to the Old Man of the Mountain's envoy, they return later with what?

5. When Joinville finds he cannot pay his knights, what does the king offer to do?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Louis sends an envoy to the Sultan of Damascus? What envoy is sent to Louis? Why? What are the results of this envoy's arrival?

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

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

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

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

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

7. What happens to Joinville's money?

8. Describe the battle along the Nile.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Joinville wants men to realize the greatness of King Louis.

Part 1) How is Louis great, according to Joinville? How has Joinville come to this conclusion about Louis?

Part 2) Do you agree that Louis is a great man? Why or why not?

Part 3) Who is a great person in your own life? Why?

Essay Topic 2

Thibaut dies and leaves his money to his followers on the condition they join the Crusades.

Part 1) Who is Thibaut? How does this final act influence others?

Part 2) Why are the Crusades so important to Thibaut and others? How do the Crusades still impact us today?

Part 3) What causes are important to mankind today? Why?

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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