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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What penalty does Alexius impose on the conspiracy ring leader?
(a) Excommunication.
(b) Banishment.
(c) Death.
(d) Property confiscated and banishment.

2. What group does Anna say Alexius was able to ally with?
(a) Muslims.
(b) Manicheans.
(c) Trappists.
(d) Paulicians.

3. Where is Tzachas from according to Anna?
(a) Western Anatolia.
(b) Greece.
(c) Rome.
(d) Germany.

4. What does Anna say Alexius invents for his brother Isaac?
(a) A new kingdom.
(b) A new currency.
(c) A position higher than Caesar.
(d) A new law that allows Isaac to marry who he wants.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where is Alexius resting after his battle with Robert?

3. What does Robert do after his defeat by Alexius and his allies?

4. Who does Alexius ask for military support against Robert?

5. Why does Anna think that Rome was weak when his father was fighting for the emperor?

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