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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 tries to raise an army to go after Alexius according to Anna?

2. Who is the Prince of Babylon?

3. Who does Alexius want to defeat without battle?

4. Where does Alexius head after the fall of Dyrrachium?

5. Who engages Tzachas in battle according to Anna?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to the Scythians in the battle at Levenium that proved pivotal to the war?

2. What happened between Tzachas and the Sultan in Book IX?

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

4. In Book X, where were people coming together?

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

6. What happens between Bohemund and Alexius at the end of Book XI?

7. In Book XIII, what happens between Alexius and Aaron?

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

9. What does Anna suggest about her father's stature at the end of Book XIV?

10. What does Alexius hear about Tzachas?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

"The Alexiad" includes several conspiracies which focus on destabilizing Alexius and the throne. In an essay, compare two or three of the conspiracies discussed in "The Alexiad", including how they were planned and the tactics that would have been employed had they not been uncovered. Use the text to support your discussion.

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