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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 type of alliance is Bohemund seeking?

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

3. Who does Alexius defeat at the start of Book VIII?

4. Who joins forces with Alexius according to Anna?

5. What treaty is signed in September of 1109 according to Anna?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why are the Turks terrified?

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

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

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

6. What does Anna say about Alexius' pain?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Anna Comnena applauds her parents and their relationship in "The Alexiad". In an essay, analyze their role in the author's life and conclude whether you think this praise is deserved. Use examples from the text and secondary sources to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 2

The Church of the Holy Sepulcher is one of the most significant religious and cultural settings in the Byzantine Empire. In an essay, discuss the significance of the Church and give examples from the text to support your discussion.

Essay Topic 3

Alexius and Bohemund come to an understanding or peace treaty in "The Alexiad". In an essay, discuss the negotiations between the two parties and analyze how they made the negotiation. Discuss whether you think the negotiations benefited on person or if the negotiation was mutually beneficial. Use the text and secondary sources as needed to support your discussion.

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