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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Robert do after his defeat by Alexius and his allies?
(a) He waits for spring.
(b) He sails to Spain.
(c) He asks for Papal help.
(d) He retreats to the Frank kingdom.

2. What city does Robert take on his way to Dyrrachium?
(a) Florence.
(b) Valona.
(c) Rome.
(d) Venice.

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

4. Who does Alexius leave in power while he was battling Robert?
(a) His mother.
(b) Andromicus.
(c) Irene.
(d) Isaac.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Melissenus want in order to renounce the throne?

2. What does Robert want that forced Alexius to fight him?

3. Which of Alexius' allies is wounded in battle?

4. Who is made Caesar after Alexius takes power?

5. Who became Patriarch under Alexius?

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