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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 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?

2. The people of Constantinople and the Comans become blood brothers, united against who?

3. The king's army finds themselves camped on one side of __________ with the enemy on the other.

4. He ends the dedication by noting that to take example from Louis would be to do what?

5. While there, he hears a sermon from Brother Hugues, who advises him to do what?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does the king go about fortifying cities?

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

5. How are Joinville and the barons tricked into giving up their land?

6. Describe the trip home for the king.

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A deal is made between the French envoys and the Doge of Venice.

Part 1) Describe this deal. Why is this deal made? How does it affect the French, Venetians, and others?

Part 2) What problems does this deal cause? How? How does this deal affect the Crusades as whole?

Part 3) What other negotiations are made throughout this book? How do these negotiations compare to this one between the French and Venetians?

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

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?

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