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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What rumor appears after Alexius is crowned emperor according to Anna?
(a) He would try to expand toward the Frank kingdom.
(b) He would take Queen Maria as wife.
(c) He would force the conversion of the Turks.
(d) He would not take a queen.

2. What city does Robert take on his way to Dyrrachium?
(a) Rome.
(b) Valona.
(c) Venice.
(d) Florence.

3. How is Alexius crowned emperor according to Anna?
(a) Alexius asks Isaac to kill the emperor.
(b) The emperor dies.
(c) The aging emperor abdicates.
(d) Alexius overthrows the emperor.

4. Who wins the battle at the end of Book IV?
(a) The Turks.
(b) Robert.
(c) Alexius.
(d) Palaeologus.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Melissenus reconsider his claim to the throne according to Anna?

2. What language does Anna speak according to the Preface and Book I?

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

4. Who does Alexius call to help him against Robert?

5. How long does the war introduced in Book IV last?

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