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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What frightens Alexius according to Anna?
(a) Robert's army.
(b) Robert's disregard for his men.
(c) Robert's will.
(d) The pope.

2. What does Alexius learn about after the event of Levunium?
(a) Isaac's death.
(b) The invasion of the east by the Turks.
(c) A plot against him.
(d) The senate disbanding itself.

3. Who does Alexius make Duke of the fleet?
(a) Isaac Contostephanus.
(b) Michael Ducas.
(c) Dyrrachius.
(d) Bohemund.

4. What city does Robert take on his way to Dyrrachium?
(a) Venice.
(b) Valona.
(c) Rome.
(d) Florence.

5. Who does Alexius capture after leading a revolt in Trapezus?
(a) Isaac Contostephanus.
(b) Gregory Taronites.
(c) Dyrrachius.
(d) Bohemund.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What place does Bohemund reach at the start of Book XII?

3. Which of Alexius' allies is wounded in battle?

4. Who allows Bohemund to cross in Ilyria?

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

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