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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 leave in power while he was battling Robert?
(a) Irene.
(b) Isaac.
(c) His mother.
(d) Andromicus.

2. Who does Anna say tries to act in order to remove the suspicion that arose after Alexius took power?
(a) John Ducas.
(b) Queen Anna.
(c) Michael Ducas.
(d) Irene.

3. Who crowns Alexius emperor?
(a) Queen Maria.
(b) Robert.
(c) Cosmas.
(d) Constantine.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is made Caesar after Alexius takes power?

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

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

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

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