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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Alexius head after the fall of Dyrrachium?
(a) Constantinople.
(b) Diabolis.
(c) Jerusalem.
(d) Devol.

2. Who joins armies with Bohemund, the Counts and Godfrey according to Anna at the start of Book XI?
(a) Isangeles.
(b) John Ducas.
(c) The Sultan.
(d) Isaac.

3. Who is Tatus according to Anna?
(a) A great general.
(b) A Scythian.
(c) Alexius' ally.
(d) A pirate.

4. Why does Alexius have many devotees?
(a) His money.
(b) His political power.
(c) His intelligence and virtue.
(d) His good looks.

5. What Sultan starts to amass an army to fight for the Asian land ruled by Alexius?
(a) Saisan.
(b) Suliman.
(c) Sahib.
(d) Paklarouch.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Alexius call to help him against Robert?

2. Who does Alexius choose to fight Tzachas?

3. Who joins forces with Alexius according to Anna?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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