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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who does Alexius make ruler of the area after defeating Tzelgu's army?
(a) Michael Ducas.
(b) Bohemund.
(c) His brother, Adrian.
(d) His brother, Isaac.

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

4. What does Anna say happens after the Scythians violate a truce?
(a) The war is won by Alexius.
(b) The war is put on hold.
(c) The war is won by the Scythians.
(d) The two armies rest for winter.

5. What group does Anna say Alexius was able to ally with?
(a) Trappists.
(b) Paulicians.
(c) Muslims.
(d) Manicheans.

6. What is Tzelgu's fate according to Anna?
(a) He died in battle.
(b) He was recalled for incompetence.
(c) He was killed by a jealous underling.
(d) He died drowning.

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

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

9. Who wins the battle at the end of Book IV?
(a) Alexius.
(b) The Turks.
(c) Palaeologus.
(d) Robert.

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

11. Who does Pope Gregory VII have a dispute with?
(a) Alexius.
(b) Nicephorus Bryennius.
(c) King Henry IV of Germany.
(d) Robert the Norman.

12. Who does Alexius leave in power while he was battling Robert?
(a) Andromicus.
(b) Irene.
(c) Isaac.
(d) His mother.

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

14. Who is Tatus according to Anna?
(a) A pirate.
(b) A Scythian.
(c) A great general.
(d) Alexius' ally.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who defeats Robert's fleet in Book VI?

3. Which of Alexius' allies had to retreat after a defeat?

4. When does the war against the Normans end according to the start of Book VI?

5. What military advantage does Robert have?

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