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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What plan does some of Alexius' counsel try to dissuade him of?
(a) Putting Bohemund in charge of his army.
(b) Return to Constantinople.
(c) Direct assault on the Scythians.
(d) Letting Tzelgu live.

2. Who does Alexius battle at the start of Book IX?
(a) Tzachas and Dalmatians.
(b) Bohemund and Turks.
(c) Scythians.
(d) Greeks.

3. How is Alexius crowned emperor according to Anna?
(a) The emperor dies.
(b) The aging emperor abdicates.
(c) Alexius overthrows the emperor.
(d) Alexius asks Isaac to kill the emperor.

4. Who does Robert go to see with his troops?
(a) John Italus.
(b) Alexius.
(c) The pope.
(d) Isaac.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. At the start of Book II, what rank does Alexius attain under Michael Ducas?

2. What frightens Alexius according to Anna?

3. What does Anna say happens after the Scythians violate a truce?

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

5. Who does Alexius make ruler of the area after defeating Tzelgu's army?

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