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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book XII.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Alexius want to accompany him to the western countries?
(a) Gregory.
(b) Isaac.
(c) Bohemund.
(d) Empress Irene.

2. Who does Anna say Alexius finds and imprisons while he is conquering the Scythians?
(a) Neantzes.
(b) Nilus.
(c) Isaac.
(d) John Ducas.

3. How does Anna qualify Alexius ' victory?
(a) Lucky.
(b) Anna does not qualify it.
(c) Astounding.
(d) Great.

4. Who attacks the Empire of Cicilia in Book XII?
(a) Tancred.
(b) Bohemund.
(c) Alexius.
(d) The King of France.

5. What city does Bohemund take at the end of Book XII?
(a) Valona.
(b) Trapezus
(c) Dyrrachium.
(d) Venice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What hung in the sky for 40 days according to Anna?

2. Who joins forces with Alexius according to Anna?

3. What does Robert do after his defeat by Alexius and his allies?

4. What city does Bohemund capture?

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

(see the answer key)

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