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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Anna say Botaniates wished to concede the throne to?
(a) Robert.
(b) Alexius.
(c) Melissenus.
(d) Isaac.

2. Why does Alexius have many devotees?
(a) His money.
(b) His good looks.
(c) His political power.
(d) His intelligence and virtue.

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

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

5. At the start of Book II, what rank does Alexius attain under Michael Ducas?
(a) General in chief.
(b) Major.
(c) Generalisimo.
(d) Pope.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose daughter is Irene?

2. Who does Alexius ask for military support against Robert?

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

4. Who does Anna say tries to act in order to remove the suspicion that arose after Alexius took power?

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

(see the answer key)

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