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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Alexius build after the battle with the Sultan's forces?
(a) An orphanage.
(b) An obelisk.
(c) A palace.
(d) A cemetery.

2. Who does Alexius capture after leading a revolt in Trapezus?
(a) Gregory Taronites.
(b) Bohemund.
(c) Isaac Contostephanus.
(d) Dyrrachius.

3. Who does Anna say Botaniates wished to concede the throne to?
(a) Melissenus.
(b) Robert.
(c) Isaac.
(d) Alexius.

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

5. What are the heretics that arose in the years that follow the victory of Alexius against the Turk called according to Anna?
(a) Bogomils.
(b) Herebos.
(c) Boromir.
(d) Bobolet.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where do the Scythians attack Alexius' army?

2. Where is Bohemund when he hears about Bryennius' actions?

3. What does Robert do after his defeat by Alexius and his allies?

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

5. What is the name of Queen Maria's son?

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