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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. Who does Alexius make Duke of the fleet?

2. Who do the inhabitants of the city Bohemund and his allies want to conquer call for help?

3. What was odd about the army Alexius was fearful of?

4. What does Alexius set fire to according to Anna?

5. Who lays siege to numerous cities according to Anna in Book IX?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do the negotiations discussed at the end of Book XIII result in?

2. What did Alexius want the crusaders to do at the end of Book X?

3. At the end of Book XII, who does Bohemund meet with and what does he hope to incite?

4. What does Anna say about Alexius' pain?

5. What does Bohemund do when he reaches Lombardy in Book XII?

6. What does Alexius hope to do Bohemund's allies, friends, and servants?

7. Where does Alexius want to travel and who does he ask to accompany him?

8. What happened with Diogenes at the end of Book IX?

9. What ends in Book VIII and what events led up to this culmination?

10. What happens to Bohemund's ships and what happens as a result?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Anna Comnena was a well educated woman for her time. In an essay, discuss her upbringing and how it affected her writing "The Alexiad".

Essay Topic 2

In an essay, discuss the role of the empress in "The Alexiad", including her responsibilities and tasks. Students may use outside resources to support their discussion.

Essay Topic 3

The Church of the Holy Sepulcher is one of the most significant religious and cultural settings in the Byzantine Empire. In an essay, discuss the significance of the Church and give examples from the text to support your discussion.

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