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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 Tzachas lose after bringing some Turk troops to his side?
(a) A few vessels.
(b) His son.
(c) A few siege weapons.
(d) His cavalry.

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

3. What was John Italus accused of spreading?
(a) False doctrine.
(b) Lies about Alexius' death.
(c) The plague.
(d) Robert's propaganda.

4. Who does Anna say Botaniates wished to concede the throne to?
(a) Alexius.
(b) Melissenus.
(c) Isaac.
(d) Robert.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was John Italus' punishment?

2. How long does the war introduced in Book IV last?

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

4. How does Alexius collect money to get what he needs to defeat Robert?

5. Why does Alexius have many devotees?

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