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

2. Who does Alexius start having problems with at the start of Book III?
(a) The Robert family.
(b) The Andromicus family.
(c) The Ducas family.
(d) The Caesar family.

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

4. Who does Anna's father fight against before becoming emperor?
(a) Ursel.
(b) Obelix.
(c) Clovis.
(d) Vercingetorix.

5. Which of Alexius' allies had to retreat after a defeat?
(a) Isaac.
(b) John Italus.
(c) The King of France.
(d) Michael Ducas.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Irene when Alexius takes power?

2. Why does Anna write the book?

3. Who does Anna say Botaniates wished to concede the throne to?

4. What king allies himself with Alexius?

5. What does Anna say Alexius invents for his brother Isaac?

(see the answer key)

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