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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What strikes Robert's troops after the fighting resumes against Alexius and his allies?
(a) Bad luck.
(b) Disease.
(c) The death of their horses.
(d) Food rationing.

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

3. Who does Robert want as emperor according to Anna?
(a) Palaeologus.
(b) Alexius.
(c) Michael.
(d) Isaac.

4. Who lays siege to numerous cities according to Anna in Book IX?
(a) Tzachas.
(b) Diogenes Nicephorus.
(c) Bohemund.
(d) Bolcanus.

5. What was John Italus' punishment?
(a) Death.
(b) Banishment.
(c) Life in prison.
(d) Excommunication.

Short Answer Questions

1. What army does Tzelgu command according to Anna in Book VII?

2. What does Tzachas lose after bringing some Turk troops to his side?

3. What king allies himself with Alexius?

4. What punishment does the conspirator receive?

5. What do the Scythians attack after being driven off by Alexius?

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