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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is made Caesar after Alexius takes power?
(a) Nicephorus.
(b) Robert.
(c) Isaac.
(d) Irene.

3. Who flees after the event of Levunium?
(a) The Comans.
(b) Bohemund's army.
(c) The Turks.
(d) The Scythians.

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

5. Where is Tzachas from according to Anna?
(a) Greece.
(b) Western Anatolia.
(c) Germany.
(d) Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Irene when Alexius takes power?

2. What does Robert want that forced Alexius to fight him?

3. What city does Robert take on his way to Dyrrachium?

4. What military advantage does Robert have?

5. Why does Anna think that Rome was weak when his father was fighting for the emperor?

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