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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What army does Anna say Alexius defeated during the time of the conflict over the emperor's succession?
(a) The Visigoths.
(b) The papal army.
(c) The Franks.
(d) The Turks.

2. Where is Alexius resting after his battle with Robert?
(a) Achrida and Diabolis.
(b) Rome.
(c) Venice.
(d) Achrida.

3. What city does Tzachas conquer during a rebellion in Cyprus?
(a) Nicephorus.
(b) Venice.
(c) Smyrna.
(d) Dalmatia.

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

5. What does Melissenus want in order to renounce the throne?
(a) The Papal blessing to divorce.
(b) Money.
(c) That he be made Grand General.
(d) To rule Asia.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Clitziasthlan invite Tzachas to?

3. What does Robert do after his defeat by Alexius and his allies?

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

5. What information does Alexius receive at the start of Book IX?

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