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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What rank does Anna says Alexius attained under Nicephorus?
(a) Great General.
(b) General of the North.
(c) General of the East.
(d) General of the West.

2. Where is Bohemund when he hears about Bryennius' actions?
(a) Valone.
(b) Venice.
(c) Rome.
(d) Constantinople.

3. Why does Botaniates renounce his claim to the throne?
(a) His family obligations prevented it.
(b) His wife talked him out of it.
(c) His army is not powerful enough.
(d) His was paid off.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Pope Gregory VII accuse the one he had a dispute with of?

2. How old is Irene when Alexius takes power?

3. Where is Alexius resting after his battle with Robert?

4. What king allies himself with Alexius?

5. Who defeats Robert's fleet in Book VI?

(see the answer key)

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