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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What language does Anna speak according to the Preface and Book I?
(a) French.
(b) Italian.
(c) Greek.
(d) Latin.

2. What penalty does Alexius impose on the conspiracy ring leader?
(a) Banishment.
(b) Property confiscated and banishment.
(c) Death.
(d) Excommunication.

3. Who attacks the Empire of Cicilia in Book XII?
(a) Tancred.
(b) Alexius.
(c) The King of France.
(d) Bohemund.

4. Who sent an odd message to Alexius according to Anna?
(a) The Duke of Normandy.
(b) Isaac.
(c) The King of France.
(d) Ubus.

5. Who does Anna say tries to act in order to remove the suspicion that arose after Alexius took power?
(a) Irene.
(b) John Ducas.
(c) Queen Anna.
(d) Michael Ducas.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city does Tzachas conquer during a rebellion in Cyprus?

2. Who does Alexius trust to go against the Comans in war?

3. Who joins forces with Alexius according to Anna?

4. How does Anna qualify Alexius ' victory?

5. What was John Italus accused of spreading?

(see the answer key)

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