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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the ruler of Dyrrachium?
(a) Robert.
(b) George Paleaologus.
(c) Alexius.
(d) Caesar Classius.

2. What happened to Henry's ambassador according to Anna?
(a) He fled the country.
(b) He was sent away.
(c) He switched allegiance.
(d) He was tortured.

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

4. Why does Botaniates renounce his claim to the throne?
(a) His wife talked him out of it.
(b) His was paid off.
(c) His army is not powerful enough.
(d) His family obligations prevented it.

5. What plan does some of Alexius' counsel try to dissuade him of?
(a) Direct assault on the Scythians.
(b) Letting Tzelgu live.
(c) Return to Constantinople.
(d) Putting Bohemund in charge of his army.

Short Answer Questions

1. What emperor sent Alexius to fight in eastern provinces?

2. What do the Scythians attack after being driven off by Alexius?

3. What war does Book IV introduce?

4. What does Anna say about the accounts in the book?

5. Who wins the battle at the end of Book IV?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Anna note about the state of Rome?

2. What is the significance of the adoption discussed in Book II?

3. What did Anna the Elder do for the Empire?

4. Who were the Paulicians and what happened during their suppression?

5. At the beginning of Book IV, what was happening with Robert?

6. In Book V, what ancient law did Alexius examine and who acted in opposition?

7. What problems arise with the Ducas family at the beginning of Book III?

8. What is the conflict over choosing the Emperor?

9. What about Robert frightens Alexius?

10. What is celebrated at the end of Book VI?

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