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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What group does Anna say Alexius was able to ally with?
(a) Manicheans.
(b) Trappists.
(c) Paulicians.
(d) Muslims.

2. Who does Alexius battle at the start of Book IX?
(a) Greeks.
(b) Bohemund and Turks.
(c) Tzachas and Dalmatians.
(d) Scythians.

3. What was taken from Tzachas when Alexius took power?
(a) His wife.
(b) His fortune.
(c) His honor.
(d) His titles.

4. Who does Anna say Alexius finds and imprisons while he is conquering the Scythians?
(a) Isaac.
(b) John Ducas.
(c) Neantzes.
(d) Nilus.

5. What army does Anna say Alexius defeated during the time of the conflict over the emperor's succession?
(a) The Franks.
(b) The Visigoths.
(c) The Turks.
(d) The papal army.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Alexius' plan against the invaders entail according to Anna?

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

4. Who does Alexius ask for military support against Robert?

5. Who opposes the means Alexius found to raise money?

(see the answer key)

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