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

2. Who is considered to take over the throne before Alexius according to Anna?
(a) Isaac.
(b) Synadenus.
(c) Michael Ducas.
(d) Robert.

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

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

5. What emperor sent Alexius to fight in eastern provinces?
(a) Nicephorus.
(b) Caesar.
(c) Michael.
(d) Nero.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Queen Maria's son?

2. What does Anna say about the accounts in the book?

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

4. Who is made Caesar after Alexius takes power?

5. What happened to Henry's ambassador according to Anna?

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