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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the Scythians attack after being driven off by Alexius?
(a) General Opus' army.
(b) The imperial tent.
(c) Bohemund.
(d) Pristhlava.

2. What does Anna say Alexius needed to defeat Robert?
(a) Allies.
(b) Luck.
(c) More siege machines.
(d) More troops.

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

4. Why does Melissenus reconsider his claim to the throne according to Anna?
(a) The Comnenus family is powerful.
(b) His armies defected.
(c) He does not want the responsibility.
(d) He was paid off.

5. Which of Alexius' allies is wounded in battle?
(a) Michael.
(b) Palaeologus.
(c) Isaac.
(d) Suleiman.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Alexius choose to fight Tzachas?

3. What plan does some of Alexius' counsel try to dissuade him of?

4. Who does Anna say Botaniates wished to concede the throne to?

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

(see the answer key)

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