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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What king allies himself with Alexius?
(a) King of Germany.
(b) King of France.
(c) King of Alamania.
(d) King of the Visigoths.

2. What does Tzachas lose after bringing some Turk troops to his side?
(a) A few vessels.
(b) His cavalry.
(c) His son.
(d) A few siege weapons.

3. What does Clitziasthlan invite Tzachas to?
(a) Fight together.
(b) A duel to the death.
(c) Hunting.
(d) A dinner.

4. What rebellion does Alexius send Ducas to quell?
(a) Corsica.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Constantinople.
(d) Crete.

5. What information does Alexius receive at the start of Book IX?
(a) Part of his army fell into a trap.
(b) A plot is unfolding in Constantinople.
(c) Tzachas' movements.
(d) Part of his army defected.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What city does Robert take on his way to Dyrrachium?

3. Why does Botaniates renounce his claim to the throne?

4. What marriage are Isaac and Anna Dalassena able to arrange?

5. Who does Robert delegate some of his troops to?

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