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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who became Patriarch under Alexius?
(a) Andromicus.
(b) Isaac.
(c) Eustratius Garidas.
(d) Caesar Classius.

2. What emperor sent Alexius to fight in eastern provinces?
(a) Caesar.
(b) Michael.
(c) Nicephorus.
(d) Nero.

3. When does the war against the Normans end according to the start of Book VI?
(a) 1095.
(b) 1084.
(c) 1086.
(d) 1085.

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

5. Why does Botaniates renounce his claim to the throne?
(a) His army is not powerful enough.
(b) His family obligations prevented it.
(c) His wife talked him out of it.
(d) His was paid off.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city does Bryennius hold?

2. What city does Robert take on his way to Dyrrachium?

3. What strikes Robert's troops after the fighting resumes against Alexius and his allies?

4. Why does Melissenus reconsider his claim to the throne according to Anna?

5. Who does Robert want as emperor according to Anna?

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