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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Anna Dalassena not want?
(a) Her son to be emperor.
(b) More children.
(c) Power.
(d) Money.

2. Who engages Tzachas in battle according to Anna?
(a) Caesar.
(b) Michael Ducas.
(c) John Ducas.
(d) Alexius' main army.

3. What group does Anna say Alexius was able to ally with?
(a) Manicheans.
(b) Muslims.
(c) Paulicians.
(d) Trappists.

4. Where does Alexius head after the fall of Dyrrachium?
(a) Diabolis.
(b) Devol.
(c) Constantinople.
(d) Jerusalem.

5. Who leads the Norman army according to Anna?
(a) The Flanders brothers.
(b) Charles V.
(c) Duke of Normandy.
(d) Peter.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alexius' plan against the invaders entail according to Anna?

2. What penalty does Alexius impose on the conspiracy ring leader?

3. What frightens Alexius according to Anna?

4. What does Alexius set fire to according to Anna?

5. Who does Anna say continues to move forward and conquer more land?

(see the answer key)

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