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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What army does Anna say Alexius defeated during the time of the conflict over the emperor's succession?
(a) The papal army.
(b) The Visigoths.
(c) The Franks.
(d) The Turks.

2. Who proclaimed himself emperor of Rome and was defeated by Alexius?
(a) Nicephorus Bryennius.
(b) Ursel.
(c) Robert.
(d) Mark Antony.

3. How does Alexius collect money to get what he needs to defeat Robert?
(a) Plunders cities.
(b) Steals from the imperial tent.
(c) Taxes leaders to give the money.
(d) Sells church property.

4. What are the names of Robert's sons?
(a) Bohemund, Roger and Gibus.
(b) Remus and Romulus.
(c) Bohemund and Romulus.
(d) Bohemund and Gibus.

5. Who opposes the means Alexius found to raise money?
(a) The pope.
(b) Isaac.
(c) Metaxas and Leo.
(d) Alexius' mother.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city does Bryennius hold?

2. What does Melissenus want in order to renounce the throne?

3. What happened to Henry's ambassador according to Anna?

4. Whose daughter is Irene?

5. Why does Anna think that Rome was weak when his father was fighting for the emperor?

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