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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's Turkish troops does Anna say Alexius defeated?

2. Who does Alexius want to fight before his advisers dissuade him?

3. What army amasses after Alexius is successful in folding the invading army?

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

5. Who intercepted the Sultan's army according to Anna?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What was not safe, according to Book VIII?

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

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

5. What happened with Nilus at the beginning of Book X?

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

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

8. Why are the Turks terrified?

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

10. What is happening in Nicea at the beginning of Book XI?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In an essay, discuss and define the importance of succession, including the succession in a lineage when pursuing the throne. Use the book and secondary sources as needed to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

The Scythian War began as a result of Tzelgu's actions; however, it was perpetuated because of Alexius' lack of belief that the Scythians wanted peace. In an essay, discuss Alexius' refusal to believe them and the result of this conclusion, using the text to support your statements.

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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