"Anna of Byzantium," by Tracy Barrett

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1. What is Anna's last name? Dalassena Ducas Comnena Diogenes

2. What does Anna wish to do to relieve her boredom while in the convent? Sew Heal the beggars who come to their gates Pray Work in the copying room

3. How old is Anna in her earliest memory? Eight Ten Five Three

4. What does Anna think when she first sees her new younger brother, John? "He is more beautiful than Apollo." "Has a monkey escaped from my father’s zoo?”" "Has he been pickled?" "A future ruler!"

5. Who is Simon? Anna's betrothed Her servant Anna's father A eunuch who is Anna's friend

6. What is Anna's older sister's name? Maria She doesn't have one Mary Irene

7. What game does Anna often picture being played while watching affairs of state? Chess Polo Ninepins Mancala

8. When she first meets her new maid, Sophia, what is Anna hiding behind her back? The silver chalice from the chapel A ring she stole to get back at her sister A crown She isn't hiding anything

9. When she receives a new robe to wear for her father's return, what about it does Anna think will upset him? The robe looks exactly like one he owns He wants her to wear old clothes to show humility It has a purple border The neckline is too revealing

10. When John overhears Anna's plan to exile him when she is empress he has a fit. True False

11. What is Anna’s reason for allowing Sophia's betrothed to work in the palace instead of being sent away? For taking the chalice from her the first day She thinks it will make Sophia more loyal Because she loves Malik herself She felt like being nice

12. What three betrothal gifts does Nicephorus Bryennius give Anna? A belt of snakeskin, a diamond ring, and a silver ring A belt of gold, a gem-encrusted ring, and a ring of a snake biting its own tail A ruby brooch shaped like a rose, a gold anklet, and a new green robe An amethyst hairpiece, a chest of gold, and new blue slippers

13. What does Anna steal from the room where her father lies dying? His ring Cough medicine A handkerchief A scepter

14. Who comes to see Anna in the convent? Answer: (One Word - name)

15. How does Anna introduce her visitor to Mother Superior? "This is Simon, he is like a father to me." "This is my slave, Sophia." "I'd like you to meet my family." "This is my brother, John."