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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 Anna write the book?
(a) To have a record of her life.
(b) To belittle the previous emperor.
(c) To fight the growing influence of the Pope.
(d) To record her father's deeds.

2. Who does Robert want as emperor according to Anna?
(a) Michael.
(b) Isaac.
(c) Alexius.
(d) Palaeologus.

3. Where is Bohemund when he hears about Bryennius' actions?
(a) Rome.
(b) Valone.
(c) Constantinople.
(d) Venice.

4. What plan does some of Alexius' counsel try to dissuade him of?
(a) Direct assault on the Scythians.
(b) Return to Constantinople.
(c) Letting Tzelgu live.
(d) Putting Bohemund in charge of his army.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was taken from Tzachas when Alexius took power?

2. What does Melissenus want in order to renounce the throne?

3. What target do the Scythians go after when they attack Alexius' army?

4. What does Anna say Alexius invents for his brother Isaac?

5. What rumor appears after Alexius is crowned emperor according to Anna?

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