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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the ruler of Dyrrachium?
(a) Alexius.
(b) George Paleaologus.
(c) Caesar Classius.
(d) Robert.

2. Who does Anna say Bryennius is?
(a) Robert's brother.
(b) An ally of the Pope.
(c) Alexius' ally.
(d) Robert's ally.

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

4. What are the names of Robert's sons?
(a) Bohemund and Romulus.
(b) Bohemund and Gibus.
(c) Bohemund, Roger and Gibus.
(d) Remus and Romulus.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Anna Dalassena not want?

2. What emperor sent Alexius to fight in eastern provinces?

3. At the start of Book II, what rank does Alexius attain under Michael Ducas?

4. Why does Anna think that Rome was weak when his father was fighting for the emperor?

5. Where is Bohemund when he hears about Bryennius' actions?

(see the answer key)

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