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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Melissenus reconsider his claim to the throne according to Anna?
(a) He does not want the responsibility.
(b) He was paid off.
(c) His armies defected.
(d) The Comnenus family is powerful.

2. How old is Irene when Alexius takes power?
(a) 36 years old.
(b) 25 years old.
(c) 20 years old.
(d) 16 years old.

3. What does Robert do after his defeat by Alexius and his allies?
(a) He asks for Papal help.
(b) He waits for spring.
(c) He sails to Spain.
(d) He retreats to the Frank kingdom.

4. How is Alexius crowned emperor according to Anna?
(a) Alexius overthrows the emperor.
(b) The emperor dies.
(c) Alexius asks Isaac to kill the emperor.
(d) The aging emperor abdicates.

5. What army does Tzelgu command according to Anna in Book VII?
(a) The Turk army.
(b) Venetian.
(c) Robert's army.
(d) Scythian.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Alexius collect money to get what he needs to defeat Robert?

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

3. What plan does some of Alexius' counsel try to dissuade him of?

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

5. What does Anna Dalassena not want?

(see the answer key)

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