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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Alexius leave in power while he was battling Robert?
(a) Irene.
(b) His mother.
(c) Isaac.
(d) Andromicus.

2. What army does Anna say Alexius defeated during the time of the conflict over the emperor's succession?
(a) The Turks.
(b) The Visigoths.
(c) The Franks.
(d) The papal army.

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

4. What does Anna say Alexius needed to defeat Robert?
(a) More troops.
(b) More siege machines.
(c) Luck.
(d) Allies.

5. Why does Anna think that Rome was weak when his father was fighting for the emperor?
(a) The previous losses because of war.
(b) The split between eastern and western empire.
(c) Plague.
(d) The switch in religion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What town does Anna say gave itself freely to Robert at the start of Book V?

2. What king allies himself with Alexius?

3. What was John Italus accused of spreading?

4. What does Pope Gregory VII accuse the one he had a dispute with of?

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

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