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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who leads the army Alexius was fearful of according to Anna?
(a) Praetius
(b) Peter.
(c) Charles II.
(d) Vercingetorix.

2. Who does Alexius leave in power while he was battling Robert?
(a) Isaac.
(b) Irene.
(c) Andromicus.
(d) His mother.

3. What does Tzachas lose after bringing some Turk troops to his side?
(a) His son.
(b) His cavalry.
(c) A few siege weapons.
(d) A few vessels.

4. Why does Anna think that Rome was weak when his father was fighting for the emperor?
(a) The switch in religion.
(b) The previous losses because of war.
(c) Plague.
(d) The split between eastern and western empire.

5. Who does Alexius call to help him against Robert?
(a) Venetians.
(b) The Franks.
(c) Turks.
(d) Turks and Venetians.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who proclaimed himself emperor of Rome and was defeated by Alexius?

3. Who does Pope Gregory VII have a dispute with?

4. What does Tatus bring to the fight against the Scythians?

5. Who plots against Alexius according to Anna?

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