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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. The king finishes his fortification of Jaffa, and decides to do what?
(a) Take the city of Nablus from the Saracens, as well as the city of Banyas.
(b) Stay in Jaffa.
(c) Destroy Jaffa.
(d) Return to France.

2. Joinville gives several examples of phrases stated by Louis that show what?
(a) His intelligence.
(b) His various interests.
(c) His good teachings.
(d) His greed.

3. Each night, the Turks kill more soldiers until what happens?
(a) The king's men attack the Turks.
(b) The Turks become ill.
(c) The king orders guards to patrol the area on foot.
(d) The king order his men to retreat.

4. The Egyptians send another envoy for what reason?
(a) To reason with the king.
(b) To kill the king and his men.
(c) To beg for forgiveness.
(d) To beg for another chance.

5. What is the army doing when the Turks again attack?
(a) Singing.
(b) Resting.
(c) Bathing.
(d) Running.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the two parts of Joinville's book?

2. The king agrees to do what for the release of himself and his men?

3. The king decides he is returning to France when?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. What happens between the people of Constantinople and the Comans? Why?

6. Describe the trip home for the king.

7. 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?

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

9. What is the purpose of the Dedication? Describe this Dedication.

10. Why does the king decide to sail to Cairo?

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