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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 Alexius call to help him against Robert?
(a) Venetians.
(b) Turks.
(c) The Franks.
(d) Turks and Venetians.

2. What frightens Alexius according to Anna?
(a) The pope.
(b) Robert's disregard for his men.
(c) Robert's army.
(d) Robert's will.

3. How old is Irene when Alexius takes power?
(a) 16 years old.
(b) 36 years old.
(c) 20 years old.
(d) 25 years old.

4. Who is made Caesar after Alexius takes power?
(a) Nicephorus.
(b) Robert.
(c) Irene.
(d) Isaac.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wins the battle at the end of Book IV?

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

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

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

5. Why does Anna write the book?

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