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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Anna say about the accounts in the book?
(a) They are part fictional.
(b) They will not be distorted.
(c) They are meant to make people laugh.
(d) They are pro-papacy.

3. How does Alexius collect money to get what he needs to defeat Robert?
(a) Plunders cities.
(b) Steals from the imperial tent.
(c) Taxes leaders to give the money.
(d) Sells church property.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Queen Maria's son?

2. What rank does Anna says Alexius attained under Nicephorus?

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

4. What language does Anna speak according to the Preface and Book I?

5. Who does Robert want as emperor according to Anna?

(see the answer key)

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