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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Alexius ask for military support against Robert?
(a) Monomachatus.
(b) Nicephorus Bryennius.
(c) Henry IV of Germany.
(d) The Pope.

2. What does Pope Gregory VII accuse the one he had a dispute with of?
(a) Of being weak.
(b) Of not giving enough money to the church.
(c) Heresy.
(d) Usurpation.

3. What city does Bryennius hold?
(a) Castoria.
(b) Constantinople.
(c) Venice.
(d) Rome.

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

5. Who does Anna say Bryennius is?
(a) Robert's brother.
(b) Robert's ally.
(c) Alexius' ally.
(d) An ally of the Pope.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was John Italus accused of spreading?

2. Who does Pope Gregory VII have a dispute with?

3. What language does Anna speak according to the Preface and Book I?

4. What strikes Robert's troops after the fighting resumes against Alexius and his allies?

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

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