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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. Murzuphlus calls on previous emperor Alexius for aid, and Alexius promises help. When Alexius invites him to the palace, what happens?

2. The fleet sails from the port of Corfu when?

3. The Doge makes what offer, if the French agree to pay five marks per horse and two marks per man?

4. In his will, Thibaut leaves his money to his followers on what condition?

5. The barons camp at the tower of ________, knowing the Greeks will soon attack. When they do so the following morning, they are defeated swiftly, and the army takes the tower.

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Lascaris and Henri come to a truce agreement?

2. What happens to Thibaut? How do his followers react to his demands?

3. How does the French army respond to the Emperor's questioning regarding the attack by the French?

4. What do the Greeks of Philippopolis ask of Johanitza? What is his response?

5. What happens when the French and Venetians divide the remaining lands?

6. What do the barons want from the Doge of Venice? What is the Doge's response?

7. What happens on the day of the main attack?

8. When Henri and his troops come to help the Greeks, what decision do they make? How does this battle with Johanitza end?

9. What trouble takes place between Baudouin and Marquis de Montferrat? How is a peace negotiated between these two men?

10. What can be gathered regarding Murzuphlus' character?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

King Louis is granted sainthood.

Part 1) How does one become a saint? Why was King Louis granted sainthood?

Part 2) What is the purpose of sainthood? How might Louis' sainthood influence the stories told about him and one's opinion of him?

Part 3) Who is someone in your own life who has saintly qualities? Explain.

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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