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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Alexius have many devotees?
(a) His good looks.
(b) His money.
(c) His political power.
(d) His intelligence and virtue.

2. What does Robert want that forced Alexius to fight him?
(a) The west shores of Gaul.
(b) To marry Anna.
(c) The emperor's throne.
(d) To be made Pope.

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

4. What strikes Robert's troops after the fighting resumes against Alexius and his allies?
(a) The death of their horses.
(b) Disease.
(c) Food rationing.
(d) Bad luck.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Alexius leave in power while he was battling Robert?

3. Who crowns Alexius emperor?

4. Why does Botaniates renounce his claim to the throne?

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

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