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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What rumor appears after Alexius is crowned emperor according to Anna?
(a) He would take Queen Maria as wife.
(b) He would not take a queen.
(c) He would force the conversion of the Turks.
(d) He would try to expand toward the Frank kingdom.

2. Why does Melissenus reconsider his claim to the throne according to Anna?
(a) The Comnenus family is powerful.
(b) He was paid off.
(c) He does not want the responsibility.
(d) His armies defected.

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

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

5. Why does Botaniates renounce his claim to the throne?
(a) His was paid off.
(b) His family obligations prevented it.
(c) His wife talked him out of it.
(d) His army is not powerful enough.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Alexius have many devotees?

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

3. How old is Irene when Alexius takes power?

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

5. What is the name of Queen Maria's son?

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