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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Melissenus reconsider his claim to the throne according to Anna?
(a) He does not want the responsibility.
(b) The Comnenus family is powerful.
(c) His armies defected.
(d) He was paid off.

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

4. What does Anna say about the accounts in the book?
(a) They are meant to make people laugh.
(b) They are part fictional.
(c) They will not be distorted.
(d) They are pro-papacy.

5. How long does the war introduced in Book IV last?
(a) 7 years.
(b) 4 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 6 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Robert go to see with his troops?

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

3. How is Alexius crowned emperor according to Anna?

4. Why does Botaniates renounce his claim to the throne?

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

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