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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 goes on pilgrimage to Tripoli, and brings back gifts for whom?

2. Louis teaches that faith in God should be so complete that what happens?

3. Joinville complains to the king that he is owed money by his employer, and the king does what for him?

4. Joinville tells of the Queen of Cyprus, the daughter of the eldest son of Henri the Generous, who is summoned to dispossess who after an argument?

5. The envoy returns from Egypt with a covenant promising what?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Why does Louis take up the cross?

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

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

9. What happens to Joinville's money?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A disloyal sergeant calls for the troops to surrender.

Part 1) Why does this sergeant do this? How does this affect Louis and his army?

Part 2) What other disloyal behavior occurs in this book? Why? How does this behavior affect the various events in this book?

Part 3) When have those who serve our country been disloyal? Why? How did this disloyalty affect our country? How does it affect us today?

Essay Topic 2

Louis' army is slowly dying from illness.

Part 1) What illness might this be? How does this illness affect Louis' plans for the army?

Part 2) What other challenges does Louis' army face? How does Louis' deal with these problems? How does this support Joinville's admiration for him?

Part 3) What challenges does our own military face today? How does this affect U.S. military power abroad?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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