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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who does Anna say tries to act in order to remove the suspicion that arose after Alexius took power?
(a) John Ducas.
(b) Michael Ducas.
(c) Queen Anna.
(d) Irene.

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

5. What army does Anna say Alexius defeated during the time of the conflict over the emperor's succession?
(a) The Franks.
(b) The papal army.
(c) The Visigoths.
(d) The Turks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Melissenus reconsider his claim to the throne according to Anna?

2. Who became Patriarch under Alexius?

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

4. What language does Anna speak according to the Preface and Book I?

5. What does Robert want that forced Alexius to fight him?

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