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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Anna write the book?
(a) To belittle the previous emperor.
(b) To fight the growing influence of the Pope.
(c) To record her father's deeds.
(d) To have a record of her life.

3. What army does Anna say Alexius defeated during the time of the conflict over the emperor's succession?
(a) The Franks.
(b) The papal army.
(c) The Turks.
(d) The Visigoths.

4. Which of Alexius' allies is wounded in battle?
(a) Palaeologus.
(b) Michael.
(c) Suleiman.
(d) Isaac.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Alexius have many devotees?

2. What does Anna Dalassena not want?

3. Who does Anna's father fight against before becoming emperor?

4. Who proclaimed himself emperor of Rome and was defeated by Alexius?

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

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