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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whose daughter is Irene?
(a) Andromicus' daughter.
(b) Michael Ducas' daughter.
(c) Melimessius' daughter.
(d) Robert's daughter.

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

3. Who became Patriarch under Alexius?
(a) Isaac.
(b) Andromicus.
(c) Eustratius Garidas.
(d) Caesar Classius.

4. Why does Anna think that Rome was weak when his father was fighting for the emperor?
(a) Plague.
(b) The previous losses because of war.
(c) The split between eastern and western empire.
(d) The switch in religion.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What rumor appears after Alexius is crowned emperor according to Anna?

2. Who crowns Alexius emperor?

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

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

5. How old is Irene when Alexius takes power?

(see the answer key)

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