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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Who killed the rebel Ducas was sent to quell?
(a) The people.
(b) Ducas' army.
(c) Monks.
(d) They killed themselves instead of surrendering.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What proposal does Alexius reject because he does not trust the ones who make it?

2. What military advantage does Robert have?

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

4. Who opposes the means Alexius found to raise money?

5. Which of Alexius' allies is wounded in battle?

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