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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What military advantage does Robert have?
(a) Cavalry.
(b) Money to fund the war.
(c) Siege engines.
(d) Long bow archers.

2. Whose daughter is Irene?
(a) Michael Ducas' daughter.
(b) Andromicus' daughter.
(c) Melimessius' daughter.
(d) Robert's daughter.

3. How does Anna qualify Alexius ' victory?
(a) Lucky.
(b) Great.
(c) Astounding.
(d) Anna does not qualify it.

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) The Comnenus family is powerful.
(d) His armies defected.

5. At the start of Book II, what rank does Alexius attain under Michael Ducas?
(a) Pope.
(b) Generalisimo.
(c) Major.
(d) General in chief.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who crowns Alexius emperor?

2. What army does Anna say Alexius defeated during the time of the conflict over the emperor's succession?

3. What happened to Henry's ambassador according to Anna?

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

5. Who does Robert delegate some of his troops to?

(see the answer key)

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