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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who proclaimed himself emperor of Rome and was defeated by Alexius?
(a) Nicephorus Bryennius.
(b) Ursel.
(c) Mark Antony.
(d) Robert.

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

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

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

5. What does Anna say Alexius invents for his brother Isaac?
(a) A new currency.
(b) A position higher than Caesar.
(c) A new kingdom.
(d) A new law that allows Isaac to marry who he wants.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Alexius leave in power while he was battling Robert?

2. What does Anna Dalassena not want?

3. Who does Alexius start having problems with at the start of Book III?

4. Who crowns Alexius emperor?

5. Why does Alexius have many devotees?

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