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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Tzachas from according to Anna?
(a) Germany.
(b) Western Anatolia.
(c) Greece.
(d) Rome.

2. What information does Alexius receive at the start of Book IX?
(a) Part of his army fell into a trap.
(b) A plot is unfolding in Constantinople.
(c) Tzachas' movements.
(d) Part of his army defected.

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

4. What punishment does the conspirator receive?
(a) His hands are cut off.
(b) Banishment.
(c) Banishment and imprisonment.
(d) Put to death.

5. Which of Alexius' allies had to retreat after a defeat?
(a) Michael Ducas.
(b) Isaac.
(c) John Italus.
(d) The King of France.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who engages Tzachas in battle according to Anna?

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

4. Who wins the battle at the end of Book IV?

5. Who does Alexius battle at the start of Book IX?

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