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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Anna Dalassena not want?
(a) Power.
(b) Money.
(c) Her son to be emperor.
(d) More children.

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

3. How old is Irene when Alexius takes power?
(a) 36 years old.
(b) 16 years old.
(c) 25 years old.
(d) 20 years old.

4. Who does Alexius leave in power while he was battling Robert?
(a) Andromicus.
(b) His mother.
(c) Isaac.
(d) Irene.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was John Italus accused of spreading?

2. Who does Alexius call to help him against Robert?

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

4. Why does Melissenus reconsider his claim to the throne according to Anna?

5. Who does Pope Gregory VII have a dispute with?

(see the answer key)

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