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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Alexius have many devotees?
(a) His good looks.
(b) His money.
(c) His intelligence and virtue.
(d) His political power.

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

3. What does Anna Dalassena not want?
(a) Power.
(b) More children.
(c) Money.
(d) Her son to be emperor.

4. What does Robert do after his defeat by Alexius and his allies?
(a) He retreats to the Frank kingdom.
(b) He sails to Spain.
(c) He asks for Papal help.
(d) He waits for spring.

5. Why does Botaniates renounce his claim to the throne?
(a) His wife talked him out of it.
(b) His was paid off.
(c) His family obligations prevented it.
(d) His army is not powerful enough.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Irene when Alexius takes power?

2. Whose daughter is Irene?

3. What strikes Robert's troops after the fighting resumes against Alexius and his allies?

4. What emperor sent Alexius to fight in eastern provinces?

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

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