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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When does the war against the Normans end according to the start of Book VI?
(a) 1095.
(b) 1085.
(c) 1086.
(d) 1084.

3. What does Melissenus want in order to renounce the throne?
(a) To rule Asia.
(b) Money.
(c) That he be made Grand General.
(d) The Papal blessing to divorce.

4. Who does Alexius call to help him against Robert?
(a) Venetians.
(b) Turks and Venetians.
(c) Turks.
(d) The Franks.

5. What was John Italus accused of spreading?
(a) Lies about Alexius' death.
(b) The plague.
(c) False doctrine.
(d) Robert's propaganda.

6. What was John Italus' punishment?
(a) Banishment.
(b) Life in prison.
(c) Death.
(d) Excommunication.

7. What emperor sent Alexius to fight in eastern provinces?
(a) Michael.
(b) Nicephorus.
(c) Nero.
(d) Caesar.

8. What frightens Alexius according to Anna?
(a) Robert's army.
(b) Robert's disregard for his men.
(c) Robert's will.
(d) The pope.

9. Who does Anna say Botaniates wished to concede the throne to?
(a) Isaac.
(b) Melissenus.
(c) Alexius.
(d) Robert.

10. What town does Anna say gave itself freely to Robert at the start of Book V?
(a) Venice.
(b) Rome.
(c) Capri.
(d) Amalfi.

11. Who opposes the means Alexius found to raise money?
(a) Isaac.
(b) Alexius' mother.
(c) Metaxas and Leo.
(d) The pope.

12. Who is considered to take over the throne before Alexius according to Anna?
(a) Michael Ducas.
(b) Synadenus.
(c) Robert.
(d) Isaac.

13. Who does Anna say Bryennius is?
(a) An ally of the Pope.
(b) Robert's brother.
(c) Robert's ally.
(d) Alexius' ally.

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

15. Who became Patriarch under Alexius?
(a) Andromicus.
(b) Eustratius Garidas.
(c) Caesar Classius.
(d) Isaac.

Short Answer Questions

1. What military advantage does Robert have?

2. What city does Bryennius hold?

3. Who is the ruler of Dyrrachium?

4. What is the name of Queen Maria's son?

5. Whose daughter is Irene?

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