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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Anna say Bryennius is?
(a) Alexius' ally.
(b) Robert's ally.
(c) Robert's brother.
(d) An ally of the Pope.

2. What does Melissenus want in order to renounce the throne?
(a) That he be made Grand General.
(b) Money.
(c) The Papal blessing to divorce.
(d) To rule Asia.

3. What was taken from Tzachas when Alexius took power?
(a) His honor.
(b) His fortune.
(c) His wife.
(d) His titles.

4. What war does Book IV introduce?
(a) War against the Franks.
(b) War against the Visigoths.
(c) War against the Turks.
(d) War against the Normans.

5. Why does Anna think that Rome was weak when his father was fighting for the emperor?
(a) The switch in religion.
(b) The previous losses because of war.
(c) Plague.
(d) The split between eastern and western empire.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who opposes the means Alexius found to raise money?

2. What are the names of Robert's sons?

3. What do the Scythians attack after being driven off by Alexius?

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

5. What group does Anna say Alexius tried to convert?

(see the answer key)

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