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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who is the ruler of Dyrrachium?
(a) Alexius.
(b) George Paleaologus.
(c) Robert.
(d) Caesar Classius.

4. How long does the war introduced in Book IV last?
(a) 4 years.
(b) 6 years.
(c) 7 years.
(d) 5 years.

5. What does Anna say Alexius needed to defeat Robert?
(a) Allies.
(b) Luck.
(c) More troops.
(d) More siege machines.

Short Answer Questions

1. What army does Tzelgu command according to Anna in Book VII?

2. What group does Anna say Alexius was able to ally with?

3. Who proclaimed himself emperor of Rome and was defeated by Alexius?

4. What was John Italus accused of spreading?

5. Who became Patriarch under Alexius?

(see the answer key)

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