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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Alexius have many devotees?
(a) His political power.
(b) His intelligence and virtue.
(c) His good looks.
(d) His money.

2. Who is made Caesar after Alexius takes power?
(a) Nicephorus.
(b) Isaac.
(c) Robert.
(d) Irene.

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

4. Who does Robert want as emperor according to Anna?
(a) Palaeologus.
(b) Alexius.
(c) Michael.
(d) Isaac.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose daughter is Irene?

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

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

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

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

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