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

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

3. Who does Pope Gregory VII have a dispute with?
(a) Alexius.
(b) King Henry IV of Germany.
(c) Nicephorus Bryennius.
(d) Robert the Norman.

4. Which of Alexius' allies had to retreat after a defeat?
(a) The King of France.
(b) Isaac.
(c) John Italus.
(d) Michael Ducas.

5. What happens when people realize Alexius survived battle with Robert?
(a) Well trained volunteers join Alexius' army.
(b) Enemies of Alexius try to take the throne.
(c) Volunteers join Robert's army.
(d) Robert's allies desert him.

Short Answer Questions

1. What war does Book IV introduce?

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

3. Who became Patriarch under Alexius?

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

5. Who opposes the means Alexius found to raise money?

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