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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does the war against the Normans end according to the start of Book VI?
(a) 1095.
(b) 1085.
(c) 1084.
(d) 1086.

2. Who attacks Bithynia according to Anna?
(a) The Scythians.
(b) The Turks.
(c) The Spaniards.
(d) Bohemund.

3. Why does Anna write the book?
(a) To record her father's deeds.
(b) To have a record of her life.
(c) To belittle the previous emperor.
(d) To fight the growing influence of the Pope.

4. Who plots against Alexius according to Anna?
(a) Isaac.
(b) Michael Ducas.
(c) John Ducas.
(d) Diogenes Nicephorus.

5. Who does Bohemund seek an alliance with?
(a) Duke of Normandy.
(b) The pope.
(c) King of Germany.
(d) King of France.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Botaniates renounce his claim to the throne?

2. Who does Alexius call to help him against Robert?

3. What military advantage does Robert have?

4. What happens at Levunium according to Anna?

5. How were the Christians of Ephesus treated according to Anna?

(see the answer key)

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