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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What king allies himself with Alexius?
(a) King of Alamania.
(b) King of France.
(c) King of Germany.
(d) King of the Visigoths.

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

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

4. How does Alexius collect money to get what he needs to defeat Robert?
(a) Steals from the imperial tent.
(b) Sells church property.
(c) Plunders cities.
(d) Taxes leaders to give the money.

5. Why does Alexius have many devotees?
(a) His political power.
(b) His good looks.
(c) His money.
(d) His intelligence and virtue.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Melissenus reconsider his claim to the throne according to Anna?

3. What happens when people realize Alexius survived battle with Robert?

4. What does Anna say happens after the Scythians violate a truce?

5. What strikes Robert's troops after the fighting resumes against Alexius and his allies?

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