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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What punishment does the conspirator receive?
(a) Banishment.
(b) Banishment and imprisonment.
(c) Put to death.
(d) His hands are cut off.

4. What was taken from Tzachas when Alexius took power?
(a) His fortune.
(b) His honor.
(c) His wife.
(d) His titles.

5. At the start of Book II, what rank does Alexius attain under Michael Ducas?
(a) Pope.
(b) Major.
(c) Generalisimo.
(d) General in chief.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Alexius battle at the start of Book IX?

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

4. What target do the Scythians go after when they attack Alexius' army?

5. What war does Book IV introduce?

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