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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What family helped Alexius secure the right of the throne over his brother Isaac?
(a) The Claudius family.
(b) The Caesar family.
(c) The Robert family.
(d) The Ducas family.

2. What does Anna say about the accounts in the book?
(a) They will not be distorted.
(b) They are meant to make people laugh.
(c) They are pro-papacy.
(d) They are part fictional.

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

4. How many days is Alexius delayed by the conspiracy against him?
(a) 16 days.
(b) 15 days.
(c) 6 days.
(d) 5 days.

5. What punishment does the conspirator receive?
(a) Put to death.
(b) His hands are cut off.
(c) Banishment.
(d) Banishment and imprisonment.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Anna say Bryennius is?

3. Who joins forces with Alexius according to Anna?

4. Who does Alexius trust to go against the Comans in war?

5. Who does Alexius capture after leading a revolt in Trapezus?

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