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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Anna say tries to act in order to remove the suspicion that arose after Alexius took power?
(a) Michael Ducas.
(b) John Ducas.
(c) Queen Anna.
(d) Irene.

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

4. Who does Anna say Botaniates wished to concede the throne to?
(a) Isaac.
(b) Alexius.
(c) Melissenus.
(d) Robert.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Robert delegate some of his troops to?

2. Who is the ruler of Dyrrachium?

3. Why does Alexius have many devotees?

4. What was John Italus accused of spreading?

5. What does Anna say happens after the Scythians violate a truce?

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