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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What rank does Anna says Alexius attained under Nicephorus?
(a) General of the North.
(b) Great General.
(c) General of the East.
(d) General of the West.

3. Who dies at the start of Book XIV?
(a) Irene.
(b) Bohemund.
(c) Isaac.
(d) Tancred.

4. Which of Alexius' allies had to retreat after a defeat?
(a) Isaac.
(b) Michael Ducas.
(c) The King of France.
(d) John Italus.

5. Who does Alexius defeat at the start of Book VIII?
(a) The Scythians.
(b) The Turks.
(c) The Dalmatians.
(d) Bohemund.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the Scythians attack Alexius' army?

2. What was John Italus' punishment?

3. Who is the Prince of Babylon?

4. What Sultan does Alexius deal with toward the end of his life?

5. Who is considered to take over the throne before Alexius according to Anna?

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