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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 Pope Gregory VII have a dispute with?
(a) Alexius.
(b) Robert the Norman.
(c) Nicephorus Bryennius.
(d) King Henry IV of Germany.

2. Which of Alexius' allies is wounded in battle?
(a) Isaac.
(b) Suleiman.
(c) Palaeologus.
(d) Michael.

3. Who is the ruler of Dyrrachium?
(a) Alexius.
(b) Robert.
(c) Caesar Classius.
(d) George Paleaologus.

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

5. Who does Alexius ask for military support against Robert?
(a) The Pope.
(b) Henry IV of Germany.
(c) Nicephorus Bryennius.
(d) Monomachatus.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Alexius leave in power while he was battling Robert?

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

3. Who does Alexius call to help him against Robert?

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

5. How is Alexius crowned emperor according to Anna?

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