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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 punishment does the conspirator receive?

2. Who ally themselves against Alexius and want to send their ships to lay waste to the sea board?

3. Who lays siege to numerous cities according to Anna in Book IX?

4. Who does Alexius send to Ephesus according to Anna?

5. Who sent an odd message to Alexius according to Anna?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Anna say about Alexius' pain?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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