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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 Anna say tries to act in order to remove the suspicion that arose after Alexius took power?
(a) John Ducas.
(b) Queen Anna.
(c) Irene.
(d) Michael Ducas.

2. What military advantage does Robert have?
(a) Siege engines.
(b) Long bow archers.
(c) Cavalry.
(d) Money to fund the war.

3. How is Alexius crowned emperor according to Anna?
(a) The aging emperor abdicates.
(b) Alexius overthrows the emperor.
(c) Alexius asks Isaac to kill the emperor.
(d) The emperor dies.

4. Who does Anna's father fight against before becoming emperor?
(a) Obelix.
(b) Clovis.
(c) Vercingetorix.
(d) Ursel.

5. Where is Bohemund when he hears about Bryennius' actions?
(a) Constantinople.
(b) Venice.
(c) Valone.
(d) Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Tatus bring to the fight against the Scythians?

2. Who does Robert go to see with his troops?

3. What strikes Robert's troops after the fighting resumes against Alexius and his allies?

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

5. What was John Italus accused of spreading?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happened to Paleaologus during one of the battles described in Book IV?

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

3. How does Alexius drive Byrennius out of Castoria at the beginning of Book VI?

4. What about Robert frightens Alexius?

5. At the beginning of Book IV, what was happening with Robert?

6. What does Alexius do when distributing titles?

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

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

9. Who was Tzachas, as introduced in Book VII?

10. What does Anna believe about her fortune and why?

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