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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who defeats Robert's fleet in Book VI?
(a) The Spaniards.
(b) The Venetians.
(c) The Romans.
(d) The Greeks.

2. Why does Bohemund send men to meet with Alexius?
(a) To ask him to surrender.
(b) To warn him of a conspiracy against him.
(c) To make peace.
(d) To offer an alliance.

3. What does Robert want that forced Alexius to fight him?
(a) The emperor's throne.
(b) The west shores of Gaul.
(c) To be made Pope.
(d) To marry Anna.

4. Who had power in the Coman nation according to Anna?
(a) The Paulicians.
(b) The Genoans.
(c) The Turks.
(d) The Jews.

5. What does Anna Dalassena not want?
(a) More children.
(b) Her son to be emperor.
(c) Power.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who proclaimed himself emperor of Rome and was defeated by Alexius?

3. Who has Nilus cavorted with?

4. What are the names of Robert's sons?

5. What frightens Alexius according to Anna?

(see the answer key)

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