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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Alexius collect money to get what he needs to defeat Robert?
(a) Sells church property.
(b) Taxes leaders to give the money.
(c) Plunders cities.
(d) Steals from the imperial tent.

2. How old is Irene when Alexius takes power?
(a) 36 years old.
(b) 20 years old.
(c) 25 years old.
(d) 16 years old.

3. What condition does Bohemund pose in order to visit with Alexius?
(a) That his men held hostage be released.
(b) That he offer him his daughter as wife.
(c) That Alexius break his alliance with the Pope.
(d) That he does not kill him.

4. Who joins forces with Alexius according to Anna?
(a) The Franks.
(b) The Comans.
(c) The Turks.
(d) The Dalmatians.

5. Who defeats Robert's fleet in Book VI?
(a) The Venetians.
(b) The Spaniards.
(c) The Greeks.
(d) The Romans.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the start of Book II, what rank does Alexius attain under Michael Ducas?

2. What does Anna say the heretic is ignorant of?

3. Why does Alexius have many devotees?

4. Who does Alexius make ruler of the area after defeating Tzelgu's army?

5. What marriage are Isaac and Anna Dalassena able to arrange?

(see the answer key)

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