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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who engages Tzachas in battle according to Anna?
(a) Alexius' main army.
(b) Caesar.
(c) Michael Ducas.
(d) John Ducas.

3. What city does Robert take on his way to Dyrrachium?
(a) Valona.
(b) Venice.
(c) Florence.
(d) Rome.

4. How long does the war introduced in Book IV last?
(a) 6 years.
(b) 7 years.
(c) 4 years.
(d) 5 years.

5. Who does Alexius call to help him against Robert?
(a) Turks and Venetians.
(b) Venetians.
(c) Turks.
(d) The Franks.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Robert do after his defeat by Alexius and his allies?

2. What information does Alexius receive at the start of Book IX?

3. Who does Robert delegate some of his troops to?

4. Who does Robert want as emperor according to Anna?

5. What city does Tzachas conquer during a rebellion in Cyprus?

(see the answer key)

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