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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 was sent away.
(b) He fled the country.
(c) He switched allegiance.
(d) He was tortured.

2. Who does Anna say tries to act in order to remove the suspicion that arose after Alexius took power?
(a) Irene.
(b) Michael Ducas.
(c) John Ducas.
(d) Queen Anna.

3. What king allies himself with Alexius?
(a) King of the Visigoths.
(b) King of Alamania.
(c) King of France.
(d) King of Germany.

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

5. Which of Alexius' allies is wounded in battle?
(a) Isaac.
(b) Palaeologus.
(c) Suleiman.
(d) Michael.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who became Patriarch under Alexius?

2. What oath does Bryennius take according to Anna?

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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