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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Anna say about the accounts in the book?
(a) They will not be distorted.
(b) They are meant to make people laugh.
(c) They are part fictional.
(d) They are pro-papacy.

2. What family helped Alexius secure the right of the throne over his brother Isaac?
(a) The Ducas family.
(b) The Caesar family.
(c) The Claudius family.
(d) The Robert family.

3. Who does Alexius leave in power while he was battling Robert?
(a) His mother.
(b) Andromicus.
(c) Irene.
(d) Isaac.

4. What language does Anna speak according to the Preface and Book I?
(a) Greek.
(b) Latin.
(c) Italian.
(d) French.

5. Why does Anna think that Rome was weak when his father was fighting for the emperor?
(a) The previous losses because of war.
(b) Plague.
(c) The split between eastern and western empire.
(d) The switch in religion.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the start of Book II, what rank does Alexius attain under Michael Ducas?

2. Who does Alexius call to help him against Robert?

3. What does Robert do after his defeat by Alexius and his allies?

4. How old is Irene when Alexius takes power?

5. What king allies himself with Alexius?

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