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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What city does Tzachas conquer during a rebellion in Cyprus?
(a) Nicephorus.
(b) Smyrna.
(c) Venice.
(d) Dalmatia.

2. What happens when people realize Alexius survived battle with Robert?
(a) Well trained volunteers join Alexius' army.
(b) Volunteers join Robert's army.
(c) Enemies of Alexius try to take the throne.
(d) Robert's allies desert him.

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

4. What does Anna say happens after the Scythians violate a truce?
(a) The two armies rest for winter.
(b) The war is put on hold.
(c) The war is won by Alexius.
(d) The war is won by the Scythians.

5. What city does Robert take on his way to Dyrrachium?
(a) Rome.
(b) Valona.
(c) Venice.
(d) Florence.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city does Bryennius hold?

2. What does Anna say about the accounts in the book?

3. What rank does Anna says Alexius attained under Nicephorus?

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

5. Who joins forces with Alexius according to Anna?

(see the answer key)

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