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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What family helped Alexius secure the right of the throne over his brother Isaac?
(a) The Caesar family.
(b) The Ducas family.
(c) The Claudius family.
(d) The Robert family.

3. Who is made Caesar after Alexius takes power?
(a) Irene.
(b) Nicephorus.
(c) Robert.
(d) Isaac.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What king allies himself with Alexius?

2. What does Melissenus want in order to renounce the throne?

3. What target do the Scythians go after when they attack Alexius' army?

4. What marriage are Isaac and Anna Dalassena able to arrange?

5. What does Anna Dalassena not want?

(see the answer key)

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