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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Anna qualify Alexius ' victory?
(a) Astounding.
(b) Anna does not qualify it.
(c) Great.
(d) Lucky.

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

3. Who does Anna say Alexius finds and imprisons while he is conquering the Scythians?
(a) Nilus.
(b) John Ducas.
(c) Neantzes.
(d) Isaac.

4. What does Robert do after his defeat by Alexius and his allies?
(a) He waits for spring.
(b) He sails to Spain.
(c) He retreats to the Frank kingdom.
(d) He asks for Papal help.

5. What city does Bohemund take at the end of Book XII?
(a) Venice.
(b) Valona.
(c) Trapezus
(d) Dyrrachium.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Alexius want to accompany him to the western countries?

2. What hung in the sky for 40 days according to Anna?

3. Which of Alexius' allies is wounded in battle?

4. What war does Book IV introduce?

5. Who does Alexius call to help him against Robert?

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