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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who plots against Alexius according to Anna?
(a) Michael Ducas.
(b) John Ducas.
(c) Isaac.
(d) Diogenes Nicephorus.

2. Which of Alexius' allies is wounded in battle?
(a) Michael.
(b) Suleiman.
(c) Palaeologus.
(d) Isaac.

3. What target do the Scythians go after when they attack Alexius' army?
(a) Alexius' supply lines.
(b) The imperial tent.
(c) The right flank.
(d) The horse enclosure.

4. Who lays siege to numerous cities according to Anna in Book IX?
(a) Bolcanus.
(b) Diogenes Nicephorus.
(c) Tzachas.
(d) Bohemund.

5. What does Robert do after his defeat by Alexius and his allies?
(a) He sails to Spain.
(b) He retreats to the Frank kingdom.
(c) He asks for Papal help.
(d) He waits for spring.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who engages Tzachas in battle according to Anna?

2. What is Tzelgu's fate according to Anna?

3. What plan does some of Alexius' counsel try to dissuade him of?

4. Where is Tzachas from according to Anna?

5. What town does Anna say gave itself freely to Robert at the start of Book V?

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