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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) John Ducas.
(b) Irene.
(c) Queen Anna.
(d) Michael Ducas.

2. Why does Anna write the book?
(a) To record her father's deeds.
(b) To belittle the previous emperor.
(c) To have a record of her life.
(d) To fight the growing influence of the Pope.

3. What rank does Anna says Alexius attained under Nicephorus?
(a) Great General.
(b) General of the North.
(c) General of the East.
(d) General of the West.

4. What strikes Robert's troops after the fighting resumes against Alexius and his allies?
(a) Food rationing.
(b) Bad luck.
(c) The death of their horses.
(d) Disease.

5. What was John Italus accused of spreading?
(a) The plague.
(b) False doctrine.
(c) Lies about Alexius' death.
(d) Robert's propaganda.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who defeats Robert's fleet in Book VI?

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

3. What military advantage does Robert have?

4. Who is made Caesar after Alexius takes power?

5. What war does Book IV introduce?

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