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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Alexius make ruler of the area after defeating Tzelgu's army?
(a) Bohemund.
(b) His brother, Isaac.
(c) His brother, Adrian.
(d) Michael Ducas.

2. Whose daughter is Irene?
(a) Michael Ducas' daughter.
(b) Melimessius' daughter.
(c) Andromicus' daughter.
(d) Robert's daughter.

3. What army does Tzelgu command according to Anna in Book VII?
(a) Scythian.
(b) Robert's army.
(c) The Turk army.
(d) Venetian.

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

5. What do the Scythians attack after being driven off by Alexius?
(a) The imperial tent.
(b) General Opus' army.
(c) Bohemund.
(d) Pristhlava.

Short Answer Questions

1. What group does Anna say Alexius was able to ally with?

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

3. Why does Melissenus reconsider his claim to the throne according to Anna?

4. What was John Italus accused of spreading?

5. What does Anna say happens after the Scythians violate a truce?

Short Essay Questions

1. At the end of Book VII, what plot does Alexius hear of?

2. What happens to the night ambush Alexius planned in Book IV?

3. What does Alexius realize about Robert in Book V?

4. What was the role of the Comans in Book VII?

5. In Book V, what ancient law did Alexius examine and who acted in opposition?

6. What did Anna the Elder do for the Empire?

7. What happens between the Scythians and Alexius at the beginning of Book VII?

8. What is the dissension over Pope Gregory VII, as noted at the end of Book I and why is it significant?

9. What is the conflict over choosing the Emperor?

10. What happened when people heard that Alexius survived the battle?

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