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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Who proclaimed himself emperor of Rome and was defeated by Alexius?
(a) Mark Antony.
(b) Robert.
(c) Ursel.
(d) Nicephorus Bryennius.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Queen Maria's son?

2. What marriage are Isaac and Anna Dalassena able to arrange?

3. At the start of Book II, what rank does Alexius attain under Michael Ducas?

4. Who is considered to take over the throne before Alexius according to Anna?

5. Whose daughter is Irene?

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