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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when people realize Alexius survived battle with Robert?
(a) Volunteers join Robert's army.
(b) Enemies of Alexius try to take the throne.
(c) Well trained volunteers join Alexius' army.
(d) Robert's allies desert him.

2. Who attacks Bithynia according to Anna?
(a) The Scythians.
(b) Bohemund.
(c) The Turks.
(d) The Spaniards.

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

4. How old is Irene when Alexius takes power?
(a) 25 years old.
(b) 36 years old.
(c) 16 years old.
(d) 20 years old.

5. What does Robert want that forced Alexius to fight him?
(a) The emperor's throne.
(b) To be made Pope.
(c) The west shores of Gaul.
(d) To marry Anna.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was taken from Tzachas when Alexius took power?

3. Who does Pope Gregory VII have a dispute with?

4. Why does Anna write the book?

5. What army amasses after Alexius is successful in folding the invading army?

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