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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. A reconnaissance force of French soldiers attacks a Greek pavilion, and succeeds in forcing the Greek forces to flee. The following day, an envoy from the Emperor arrives and does what?

2. Baudouin and his troops attack Adrianople, but find it protected by whom?

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

4. The ships land at Constantinople, and eventually make their way to the port at __________, where they meet the Emperor Alexius, the man who imprisoned Issac and Prince Alexius.

5. When was Villehardouin born?

Short Essay Questions

1. How did King Louis IX end up taking up the cross and joining the crusade?

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

3. What happens once the men arrive at Constantinople? How does the Emperor respond to this action by the French?

4. What do the Crusaders do when the Emperor Alexius flees?

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

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

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

8. What happens when many men do not manage to arrive in Venice after Easter in 1202?

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

10. What happens prior to arriving in Constantinople?

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

Many men desert the army.

Part 1) Describe these deserters and the reasons for deserting.

Part 2) How does this desertion affect affect the Crusades? What does this reveal about the feelings of the people regarding the Crusades?

Part 3) Should these men have deserted the Crusades? Why or why not? Should anyone be forced to take part in the military? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

War in the name of God is a theme.

Part 1) How is this a theme? How is this found in other stories you have read?

Part 2) Why do religious wars take place? How do they affect relations between various groups of people?

Part 3) Should war take place in the name of God? Why or why not? How do these types of wars continue today?

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