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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What penalty does Alexius impose on the conspiracy ring leader?
(a) Death.
(b) Property confiscated and banishment.
(c) Banishment.
(d) Excommunication.

2. Why does Alexius have many devotees?
(a) His good looks.
(b) His money.
(c) His political power.
(d) His intelligence and virtue.

3. Who does Robert want as emperor according to Anna?
(a) Isaac.
(b) Michael.
(c) Palaeologus.
(d) Alexius.

4. Who is considered to take over the throne before Alexius according to Anna?
(a) Synadenus.
(b) Michael Ducas.
(c) Robert.
(d) Isaac.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When does the war against the Normans end according to the start of Book VI?

2. Who crowns Alexius emperor?

3. What emperor sent Alexius to fight in eastern provinces?

4. What military advantage does Robert have?

5. Who does Alexius ask for military support against Robert?

(see the answer key)

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