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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Alexius ask for military support against Robert?
(a) The Pope.
(b) Henry IV of Germany.
(c) Monomachatus.
(d) Nicephorus Bryennius.

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

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) Plunders cities.
(d) Sells church property.

4. What rank does Anna says Alexius attained under Nicephorus?
(a) General of the North.
(b) General of the East.
(c) General of the West.
(d) Great General.

5. What does Pope Gregory VII accuse the one he had a dispute with of?
(a) Of being weak.
(b) Of not giving enough money to the church.
(c) Usurpation.
(d) Heresy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What town does Anna say gave itself freely to Robert at the start of Book V?

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

3. What war does Book IV introduce?

4. Who does Robert want as emperor according to Anna?

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

(see the answer key)

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