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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Alexius battle at the start of Book IX?
(a) Bohemund and Turks.
(b) Greeks.
(c) Tzachas and Dalmatians.
(d) Scythians.

2. Who proclaimed himself emperor of Rome and was defeated by Alexius?
(a) Mark Antony.
(b) Nicephorus Bryennius.
(c) Robert.
(d) Ursel.

3. What town does Anna say gave itself freely to Robert at the start of Book V?
(a) Amalfi.
(b) Capri.
(c) Rome.
(d) Venice.

4. Where is Alexius heading after the arrest of the conspirator?
(a) Valona.
(b) Thessalonic.
(c) Venice.
(d) Constantinople.

5. Who is sent to kill Alexius according to Anna?
(a) Bohemund.
(b) Isaac Modecius.
(c) Iktze.
(d) Strategius.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Anna say Bryennius is?

2. What does Anna say was not safe at the end of Book VIII?

3. What do the Latins try to capture according to Anna?

4. What does Anna say Alexius invents for his brother Isaac?

5. What does Alexius' plan against the invaders entail according to Anna?

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