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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What language does Anna speak according to the Preface and Book I?
(a) French.
(b) Italian.
(c) Latin.
(d) Greek.

3. What does Melissenus want in order to renounce the throne?
(a) Money.
(b) To rule Asia.
(c) The Papal blessing to divorce.
(d) That he be made Grand General.

4. What marriage are Isaac and Anna Dalassena able to arrange?
(a) Manuel's daughter to the grandson of the emperor.
(b) Robert to Alexius' sister.
(c) Isaac to the daughter of Robert.
(d) Alexius to the ex-wife of the pope.

5. What does Robert want that forced Alexius to fight him?
(a) The west shores of Gaul.
(b) To marry Anna.
(c) The emperor's throne.
(d) To be made Pope.

Short Answer Questions

1. What emperor sent Alexius to fight in eastern provinces?

2. Who became Patriarch under Alexius?

3. What rank does Anna says Alexius attained under Nicephorus?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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