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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What frightens Alexius according to Anna?
(a) Robert's will.
(b) Robert's army.
(c) Robert's disregard for his men.
(d) The pope.

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

3. Why does Botaniates renounce his claim to the throne?
(a) His army is not powerful enough.
(b) His family obligations prevented it.
(c) His wife talked him out of it.
(d) His was paid off.

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

5. What rebellion does Alexius send Ducas to quell?
(a) Egypt.
(b) Corsica.
(c) Constantinople.
(d) Crete.

Short Answer Questions

1. What threat does Anna end Book VI with?

2. What group does Anna say Alexius tried to convert?

3. Who has Nilus cavorted with?

4. What rumor appears after Alexius is crowned emperor according to Anna?

5. What does Pope Gregory VII accuse the one he had a dispute with of?

(see the answer key)

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