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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) King Henry IV of Germany.
(b) Alexius.
(c) Robert the Norman.
(d) Nicephorus Bryennius.

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

3. Why does Anna write the book?
(a) To have a record of her life.
(b) To record her father's deeds.
(c) To belittle the previous emperor.
(d) To fight the growing influence of the Pope.

4. Who wins the battle at the end of Book IV?
(a) Alexius.
(b) The Turks.
(c) Palaeologus.
(d) Robert.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What military advantage does Robert have?

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

3. Who proclaimed himself emperor of Rome and was defeated by Alexius?

4. Who is the ruler of Dyrrachium?

5. Which of Alexius' allies is wounded in battle?

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