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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. At the start of Book II, what rank does Alexius attain under Michael Ducas?
(a) Generalisimo.
(b) Major.
(c) General in chief.
(d) Pope.

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

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

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

5. Who does Alexius capture after leading a revolt in Trapezus?
(a) Dyrrachius.
(b) Isaac Contostephanus.
(c) Gregory Taronites.
(d) Bohemund.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Bohemund and his allies set to conquer?

2. Why does Anna write the book?

3. Who does Alexius make Duke of the fleet?

4. Who sent an odd message to Alexius according to Anna?

5. Who tries to raise an army to go after Alexius according to Anna?

(see the answer key)

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