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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What major city does Anna say is besieged next?
(a) Antioch.
(b) Massalia.
(c) Pise.
(d) Jerusalem.

2. What rebellion does Alexius send Ducas to quell?
(a) Constantinople.
(b) Corsica.
(c) Crete.
(d) Egypt.

3. Who does Alexius trust to go against the Comans in war?
(a) John Ducas.
(b) Himself.
(c) Michael Ducas.
(d) Godfrey of Bouillon.

4. Who is considered to take over the throne before Alexius according to Anna?
(a) Michael Ducas.
(b) Isaac.
(c) Synadenus.
(d) Robert.

5. Where is Alexius resting after his battle with Robert?
(a) Achrida.
(b) Venice.
(c) Rome.
(d) Achrida and Diabolis.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to Henry's ambassador according to Anna?

2. What was John Italus' punishment?

3. Who conspires against Alexius at the start of Book XIII?

4. How were the Christians of Ephesus treated according to Anna?

5. Who leads the army Alexius was fearful of according to Anna?

(see the answer key)

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