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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Alexius resting after his battle with Robert?
(a) Rome.
(b) Achrida.
(c) Venice.
(d) Achrida and Diabolis.

2. What plan does some of Alexius' counsel try to dissuade him of?
(a) Putting Bohemund in charge of his army.
(b) Letting Tzelgu live.
(c) Direct assault on the Scythians.
(d) Return to Constantinople.

3. What does Robert want that forced Alexius to fight him?
(a) The emperor's throne.
(b) To marry Anna.
(c) To be made Pope.
(d) The west shores of Gaul.

4. How does Alexius collect money to get what he needs to defeat Robert?
(a) Sells church property.
(b) Steals from the imperial tent.
(c) Plunders cities.
(d) Taxes leaders to give the money.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Whose daughter is Irene?

3. Who wins the battle at the end of Book IV?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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