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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Robert do after his defeat by Alexius and his allies?
(a) He waits for spring.
(b) He asks for Papal help.
(c) He retreats to the Frank kingdom.
(d) He sails to Spain.

4. What city does Robert take on his way to Dyrrachium?
(a) Venice.
(b) Rome.
(c) Florence.
(d) Valona.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What frightens Alexius according to Anna?

2. What does Pope Gregory VII accuse the one he had a dispute with of?

3. How does Alexius collect money to get what he needs to defeat Robert?

4. Who is the ruler of Dyrrachium?

5. Who is made Caesar after Alexius takes power?

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