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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Alexius send to Ephesus according to Anna?
(a) Bohemund.
(b) Michael Ducas.
(c) John Ducas.
(d) Isaac.

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

3. What are some of the Counts resisting?
(a) Fighting against the Turks.
(b) Having mercy on their prisoners.
(c) Swearing loyalty to Alexius.
(d) Swearing loyalty to Bohemund.

4. Who does Anna say continues to move forward and conquer more land?
(a) The Counts.
(b) Isaac.
(c) The Sultan.
(d) Tacitus.

5. What does Tzachas lose after bringing some Turk troops to his side?
(a) A few siege weapons.
(b) A few vessels.
(c) His son.
(d) His cavalry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who leads the Norman army according to Anna?

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

3. Why does Botaniates renounce his claim to the throne?

4. At the start of Book II, what rank does Alexius attain under Michael Ducas?

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

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