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

2. What family helped Alexius secure the right of the throne over his brother Isaac?
(a) The Ducas family.
(b) The Robert family.
(c) The Caesar family.
(d) The Claudius family.

3. Who is made Caesar after Alexius takes power?
(a) Nicephorus.
(b) Isaac.
(c) Irene.
(d) Robert.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is considered to take over the throne before Alexius according to Anna?

3. Who does Anna's father fight against before becoming emperor?

4. At the start of Book II, what rank does Alexius attain under Michael Ducas?

5. Who crowns Alexius emperor?

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