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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Alexius heading after the arrest of the conspirator?
(a) Thessalonic.
(b) Valona.
(c) Venice.
(d) Constantinople.

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

3. What happened to Henry's ambassador according to Anna?
(a) He was sent away.
(b) He fled the country.
(c) He was tortured.
(d) He switched allegiance.

4. What king allies himself with Alexius?
(a) King of Alamania.
(b) King of France.
(c) King of the Visigoths.
(d) King of Germany.

5. Who does Alexius make Duke of the fleet?
(a) Bohemund.
(b) Michael Ducas.
(c) Isaac Contostephanus.
(d) Dyrrachius.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Robert do after his defeat by Alexius and his allies?

2. What military advantage does Robert have?

3. Who does Anna say Bryennius is?

4. Who tries to raise an army to go after Alexius according to Anna?

5. What group does Anna say Alexius tried to convert?

(see the answer key)

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