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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Robert want as emperor according to Anna?
(a) Isaac.
(b) Alexius.
(c) Palaeologus.
(d) Michael.

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

3. What war does Book IV introduce?
(a) War against the Franks.
(b) War against the Normans.
(c) War against the Turks.
(d) War against the Visigoths.

4. What happened to Henry's ambassador according to Anna?
(a) He switched allegiance.
(b) He was tortured.
(c) He fled the country.
(d) He was sent away.

5. What does Robert do after his defeat by Alexius and his allies?
(a) He asks for Papal help.
(b) He retreats to the Frank kingdom.
(c) He sails to Spain.
(d) He waits for spring.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city does Robert take on his way to Dyrrachium?

2. Why does Alexius have many devotees?

3. Who is the ruler of Dyrrachium?

4. What does Pope Gregory VII accuse the one he had a dispute with of?

5. How old is Irene when Alexius takes power?

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