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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Bohemund when he hears about Bryennius' actions?
(a) Venice.
(b) Constantinople.
(c) Rome.
(d) Valone.

2. When does the war against the Normans end according to the start of Book VI?
(a) 1085.
(b) 1095.
(c) 1084.
(d) 1086.

3. What do the Scythians attack after being driven off by Alexius?
(a) Bohemund.
(b) The imperial tent.
(c) General Opus' army.
(d) Pristhlava.

4. What does Alexius' plan against the invaders entail according to Anna?
(a) Facing them face to face.
(b) Paying them to leave.
(c) Getting more allies.
(d) Digging a canal.

5. What plan does some of Alexius' counsel try to dissuade him of?
(a) Direct assault on the Scythians.
(b) Return to Constantinople.
(c) Putting Bohemund in charge of his army.
(d) Letting Tzelgu live.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who leads the Norman army according to Anna?

2. What happens at Levunium according to Anna?

3. What are Bohemund and his allies set to conquer?

4. Who does Robert delegate some of his troops to?

5. Who do the inhabitants of the city Bohemund and his allies want to conquer call for help?

(see the answer key)

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