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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Robert do after his defeat by Alexius and his allies?
(a) He waits for spring.
(b) He asks for Papal help.
(c) He retreats to the Frank kingdom.
(d) He sails to Spain.

2. Who leads the army Alexius was fearful of according to Anna?
(a) Praetius
(b) Peter.
(c) Charles II.
(d) Vercingetorix.

3. What are Bohemund and his allies set to conquer?
(a) Massalia.
(b) Lyon.
(c) Nicea.
(d) Rome.

4. Who does Alexius choose to fight Tzachas?
(a) John Ducas.
(b) He wants to fight Tzachas himself.
(c) Thalassocrator.
(d) Michael Ducas.

5. What does Alexius capture at the start of Book VIII?
(a) An entire legion of Turks.
(b) A Byzantine city.
(c) 500 horses.
(d) All of the Dalmatian catapults.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which of Alexius' allies had to retreat after a defeat?

3. What are the names of Robert's sons?

4. Who is made Caesar after Alexius takes power?

5. Who does Alexius make Duke of the fleet?

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