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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Alexius resting after his battle with Robert?
(a) Rome.
(b) Venice.
(c) Achrida.
(d) Achrida and Diabolis.

2. Who does Anna's father fight against before becoming emperor?
(a) Vercingetorix.
(b) Obelix.
(c) Clovis.
(d) Ursel.

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

4. What city does Bryennius hold?
(a) Constantinople.
(b) Rome.
(c) Venice.
(d) Castoria.

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

6. What marriage are Isaac and Anna Dalassena able to arrange?
(a) Isaac to the daughter of Robert.
(b) Alexius to the ex-wife of the pope.
(c) Manuel's daughter to the grandson of the emperor.
(d) Robert to Alexius' sister.

7. How long does the war introduced in Book IV last?
(a) 4 years.
(b) 7 years.
(c) 5 years.
(d) 6 years.

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

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

10. What does Robert want that forced Alexius to fight him?
(a) To marry Anna.
(b) To be made Pope.
(c) The emperor's throne.
(d) The west shores of Gaul.

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

12. What language does Anna speak according to the Preface and Book I?
(a) Greek.
(b) French.
(c) Italian.
(d) Latin.

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

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

15. What penalty does Alexius impose on the conspiracy ring leader?
(a) Excommunication.
(b) Death.
(c) Property confiscated and banishment.
(d) Banishment.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Irene when Alexius takes power?

2. Who does Pope Gregory VII have a dispute with?

3. Who crowns Alexius emperor?

4. Who is considered to take over the throne before Alexius according to Anna?

5. What was John Italus' punishment?

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