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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who wins the battle at the end of Book IV?
(a) The Turks.
(b) Palaeologus.
(c) Alexius.
(d) Robert.

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

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

4. What was John Italus accused of spreading?
(a) False doctrine.
(b) The plague.
(c) Lies about Alexius' death.
(d) Robert's propaganda.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What army does Anna say Alexius defeated during the time of the conflict over the emperor's succession?

3. What does Melissenus want in order to renounce the throne?

4. Who plots against Alexius according to Anna?

5. At the start of Book II, what rank does Alexius attain under Michael Ducas?

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