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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Anna say Bryennius is?
(a) Robert's ally.
(b) Robert's brother.
(c) Alexius' ally.
(d) An ally of the Pope.

2. What target do the Scythians go after when they attack Alexius' army?
(a) The right flank.
(b) The imperial tent.
(c) Alexius' supply lines.
(d) The horse enclosure.

3. Why does Alexius have many devotees?
(a) His good looks.
(b) His political power.
(c) His money.
(d) His intelligence and virtue.

4. Who does Anna say Botaniates wished to concede the throne to?
(a) Isaac.
(b) Robert.
(c) Melissenus.
(d) Alexius.

5. Where is Alexius resting after his battle with Robert?
(a) Rome.
(b) Achrida.
(c) Achrida and Diabolis.
(d) Venice.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Alexius crowned emperor according to Anna?

2. Who attacks Bithynia according to Anna?

3. Who does Alexius choose to fight Tzachas?

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

5. What plan does some of Alexius' counsel try to dissuade him of?

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