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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happened to Henry's ambassador according to Anna?
(a) He fled the country.
(b) He was tortured.
(c) He switched allegiance.
(d) He was sent away.

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

3. Who does Anna's father fight against before becoming emperor?
(a) Vercingetorix.
(b) Clovis.
(c) Obelix.
(d) Ursel.

4. Who does Robert delegate some of his troops to?
(a) Bohemund.
(b) No one.
(c) John Italus.
(d) The pope.

5. What does Anna say about the accounts in the book?
(a) They are part fictional.
(b) They will not be distorted.
(c) They are pro-papacy.
(d) They are meant to make people laugh.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Alexius call to help him against Robert?

2. Who is made Caesar after Alexius takes power?

3. Who does Alexius make ruler of the area after defeating Tzelgu's army?

4. What military advantage does Robert have?

5. What proposal does Alexius reject because he does not trust the ones who make it?

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