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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of alliance is Bohemund seeking?
(a) Friendly.
(b) Matrimonial.
(c) Economical.
(d) Military.

2. Who is the Prince of Babylon?
(a) Kahkan
(b) Ampelotes.
(c) Xerxes.
(d) Amerimnes.

3. What proposal does Alexius reject because he does not trust the ones who make it?
(a) Alliance with Tzelgu.
(b) Alliance with Tzachas.
(c) Peace with Bohemund.
(d) Peace with the Scythians.

4. Who became Patriarch under Alexius?
(a) Eustratius Garidas.
(b) Caesar Classius.
(c) Isaac.
(d) Andromicus.

5. What does Anna say Alexius needed to defeat Robert?
(a) Allies.
(b) More siege machines.
(c) Luck.
(d) More troops.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who lays siege to numerous cities according to Anna in Book IX?

2. What group does Anna say Alexius was able to ally with?

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

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

5. Who do the inhabitants of the city Bohemund and his allies want to conquer call for help?

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