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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book V.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What strikes Robert's troops after the fighting resumes against Alexius and his allies?
(a) Disease.
(b) Food rationing.
(c) Bad luck.
(d) The death of their horses.

2. How old is Irene when Alexius takes power?
(a) 20 years old.
(b) 25 years old.
(c) 16 years old.
(d) 36 years old.

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

4. What does Anna say about the accounts in the book?
(a) They are meant to make people laugh.
(b) They are pro-papacy.
(c) They are part fictional.
(d) They will not be distorted.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the ruler of Dyrrachium?

2. Who is made Caesar after Alexius takes power?

3. What family helped Alexius secure the right of the throne over his brother Isaac?

4. How does Alexius collect money to get what he needs to defeat Robert?

5. Why does Melissenus reconsider his claim to the throne according to Anna?

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