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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who became Patriarch under Alexius?
(a) Isaac.
(b) Eustratius Garidas.
(c) Caesar Classius.
(d) Andromicus.

2. Who defeats Robert's fleet in Book VI?
(a) The Romans.
(b) The Spaniards.
(c) The Venetians.
(d) The Greeks.

3. Why does Botaniates renounce his claim to the throne?
(a) His family obligations prevented it.
(b) His was paid off.
(c) His wife talked him out of it.
(d) His army is not powerful enough.

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

5. What does Melissenus want in order to renounce the throne?
(a) The Papal blessing to divorce.
(b) To rule Asia.
(c) Money.
(d) That he be made Grand General.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Anna say happens after the Scythians violate a truce?

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

3. How old is Irene when Alexius takes power?

4. What threat does Anna end Book VI with?

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

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