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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 does Tzachas lose after bringing some Turk troops to his side?

2. Where does Alexius send the fleet?

3. What does Alexius' plan against the invaders entail according to Anna?

4. Who does Bohemund seek an alliance with?

5. Who's Turkish troops does Anna say Alexius defeated?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who sucks Alexius into battle?

3. In Book XI, what are the Frankish troops doing?

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

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

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

7. What does Alexius hear about Tzachas?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

"The Alexiad" is set in the time of the Byzantine Empire, focusing especially on the time period of Alexius, Anna Comnena's father. Discuss the importance of setting in "The Alexiad" and analyze how it contributes to the reader's understanding of the book. Students should use examples from the book to support their discussion.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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