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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Who does Alexius start having problems with at the start of Book III?
(a) The Robert family.
(b) The Ducas family.
(c) The Andromicus family.
(d) The Caesar family.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What military advantage does Robert have?

3. What frightens Alexius according to Anna?

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

5. Why does Anna write the book?

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