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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Pope Gregory VII accuse the one he had a dispute with of?
(a) Of not giving enough money to the church.
(b) Usurpation.
(c) Heresy.
(d) Of being weak.

2. Who do the inhabitants of the city Bohemund and his allies want to conquer call for help?
(a) Isaac.
(b) The Sultan.
(c) Alexius.
(d) The King of France.

3. Why does Melissenus reconsider his claim to the throne according to Anna?
(a) He was paid off.
(b) The Comnenus family is powerful.
(c) He does not want the responsibility.
(d) His armies defected.

4. Who killed the rebel Ducas was sent to quell?
(a) Ducas' army.
(b) The people.
(c) Monks.
(d) They killed themselves instead of surrendering.

5. How does Alexius collect money to get what he needs to defeat Robert?
(a) Sells church property.
(b) Plunders cities.
(c) Steals from the imperial tent.
(d) Taxes leaders to give the money.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the war against the Normans end according to the start of Book VI?

2. What does Melissenus want in order to renounce the throne?

3. Why does Alexius have many devotees?

4. What does Anna say Bohemund did to fool Alexius at the end of Book XI?

5. What is the name of Queen Maria's son?

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