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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is made Caesar after Alexius takes power?
(a) Robert.
(b) Isaac.
(c) Nicephorus.
(d) Irene.

2. Which of Alexius' allies is wounded in battle?
(a) Isaac.
(b) Palaeologus.
(c) Michael.
(d) Suleiman.

3. What does Pope Gregory VII accuse the one he had a dispute with of?
(a) Of not giving enough money to the church.
(b) Usurpation.
(c) Of being weak.
(d) Heresy.

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

5. What emperor sent Alexius to fight in eastern provinces?
(a) Nicephorus.
(b) Michael.
(c) Nero.
(d) Caesar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Alexius leave in power while he was battling Robert?

2. Where is Alexius resting after his battle with Robert?

3. Which of Alexius' allies had to retreat after a defeat?

4. What does Melissenus want in order to renounce the throne?

5. Who proclaimed himself emperor of Rome and was defeated by Alexius?

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