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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 Anna say Alexius needed to defeat Robert?
(a) More troops.
(b) More siege machines.
(c) Allies.
(d) Luck.

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

3. What family helped Alexius secure the right of the throne over his brother Isaac?
(a) The Robert family.
(b) The Ducas family.
(c) The Caesar family.
(d) The Claudius family.

4. How does Alexius collect money to get what he needs to defeat Robert?
(a) Steals from the imperial tent.
(b) Sells church property.
(c) Taxes leaders to give the money.
(d) Plunders cities.

5. Who is considered to take over the throne before Alexius according to Anna?
(a) Robert.
(b) Michael Ducas.
(c) Synadenus.
(d) Isaac.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who killed the rebel Ducas was sent to quell?

2. What military advantage does Robert have?

3. What was taken from Tzachas when Alexius took power?

4. Who plots against Alexius according to Anna?

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

(see the answer key)

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