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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) Alexius.
(b) Caesar Classius.
(c) Robert.
(d) George Paleaologus.

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

3. What does Pope Gregory VII accuse the one he had a dispute with of?
(a) Of being weak.
(b) Usurpation.
(c) Of not giving enough money to the church.
(d) Heresy.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Tatus according to Anna?

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

3. Who crowns Alexius emperor?

4. What are the names of Robert's sons?

5. What rumor appears after Alexius is crowned emperor according to Anna?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the end of Book V, what happened to the heretic when Alexius returned home?

2. What does Anna believe about her fortune and why?

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

4. At the end of Book VII, what plot does Alexius hear of?

5. How does Alexius drive Byrennius out of Castoria at the beginning of Book VI?

6. What about Robert frightens Alexius?

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

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

9. According to the Preface of "The Alexiad", what is the purpose of the book?

10. What happened when people heard that Alexius survived the battle?

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