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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 leads the army Alexius was fearful of according to Anna?

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

3. What do Alexius and Bohemund swear for at the end of the negotiations?

4. What year is the beginning of Book VIII set in?

5. What are some of the Counts resisting?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. When Alexius is focusing on the Turks in Book XIV, who is keeping hold of Antioch?

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

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

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

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

10. What plot did Alexius create in Book X of "The Alexiad" and was it successful?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The Emperor was an important figure in the Byzantine Empire. In an essay, discuss the role of the Emperor, including significant tasks and responsibilities. Discuss how Alexius met these responsibilities while using the book to support your statements.

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

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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