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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. What condition does Bohemund pose in order to visit with Alexius?

2. Where is Alexius heading after the arrest of the conspirator?

3. What city does Bohemund capture?

4. At what church do all the forces amassed come to worship?

5. How many years after peace is made with the Turks do the Comans enter Alexius' empire?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What does Anna say about Alexius' pain?

3. What plot is planned by the citizens of Antioch and Anemades?

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

5. Why did Alexius' advisers try to dissuade him?

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

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

8. What happens between Ducas and Tzachas at the beginning of Book IX?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"The Alexiad", written by Anna Comnena, was focused on the life of Alexius, her father. The book details his actions and decisions from his time as a war general to that of an emperor. In an essay, discuss Alexius' death and what kind of an impact it had on the Byzantine Empire. Use secondary sources to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

In "The Alexiad", Alexius is described as being set on war to expand his country or territories. In an essay, compare Alexius' focus on the war with his focus on peace within his family. Discuss the differences in his character by comparing his actions in different parts of "The Alexiad".

Essay Topic 3

Bohemund was one of Alexius' opponents during the war as described in "The Alexiad". Compare Alexius' strategies with that of Bohemund, using the text to support your discussion.

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