The Alexiad of Anna Comnena Quiz | Eight Week Quiz C

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The Alexiad of Anna Comnena Quiz | Eight Week Quiz C

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Anna say Alexius invents for his brother Isaac?
(a) A new currency.
(b) A new law that allows Isaac to marry who he wants.
(c) A position higher than Caesar.
(d) A new kingdom.

2. What oath does Bryennius take according to Anna?
(a) To ally himself with the pope.
(b) To try to kill Robert.
(c) To marry Alexius' daughter.
(d) To never raise arms against Alexius.

3. At the start of Book II, what rank does Alexius attain under Michael Ducas?
(a) General in chief.
(b) Generalisimo.
(c) Pope.
(d) Major.

4. What is the name of Queen Maria's son?
(a) Romulus.
(b) Caesar Classius.
(c) Constantine.
(d) Robert.

5. Who does Anna's father fight against before becoming emperor?
(a) Obelix.
(b) Vercingetorix.
(c) Clovis.
(d) Ursel.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What city does Robert take on his way to Dyrrachium?

3. Why does Anna write the book?

4. What does Robert do after his defeat by Alexius and his allies?

5. Why does Alexius have many devotees?

(see the answer key)

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