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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of Queen Maria's son?
(a) Caesar Classius.
(b) Robert.
(c) Constantine.
(d) Romulus.

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

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

4. Who does Anna say tries to act in order to remove the suspicion that arose after Alexius took power?
(a) Queen Anna.
(b) Michael Ducas.
(c) John Ducas.
(d) Irene.

5. What does Anna say Alexius needed to defeat Robert?
(a) Allies.
(b) Luck.
(c) More siege machines.
(d) More troops.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city does Robert take on his way to Dyrrachium?

2. What marriage are Isaac and Anna Dalassena able to arrange?

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

4. What emperor sent Alexius to fight in eastern provinces?

5. Why does Alexius have many devotees?

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