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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who wins the battle at the end of Book IV?

2. What does Anna say Alexius needed to defeat Robert?

3. What does Anna say Alexius invents for his brother Isaac?

4. What military advantage does Robert have?

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

(see the answer key)

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