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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 Anna write the book?
(a) To record her father's deeds.
(b) To belittle the previous emperor.
(c) To fight the growing influence of the Pope.
(d) To have a record of her life.

2. What city does Robert take on his way to Dyrrachium?
(a) Rome.
(b) Florence.
(c) Venice.
(d) Valona.

3. What happens when people realize Alexius survived battle with Robert?
(a) Volunteers join Robert's army.
(b) Well trained volunteers join Alexius' army.
(c) Enemies of Alexius try to take the throne.
(d) Robert's allies desert him.

4. What does Anna say about the accounts in the book?
(a) They will not be distorted.
(b) They are part fictional.
(c) They are meant to make people laugh.
(d) They are pro-papacy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is made Caesar after Alexius takes power?

2. Who opposes the means Alexius found to raise money?

3. Why does Alexius have many devotees?

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

5. What family helped Alexius secure the right of the throne over his brother Isaac?

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