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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is made Caesar after Alexius takes power?
(a) Irene.
(b) Robert.
(c) Isaac.
(d) Nicephorus.

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

3. What rebellion does Alexius send Ducas to quell?
(a) Corsica.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Constantinople.
(d) Crete.

4. Who does Alexius battle at the start of Book IX?
(a) Greeks.
(b) Bohemund and Turks.
(c) Scythians.
(d) Tzachas and Dalmatians.

5. Who flees after the event of Levunium?
(a) The Comans.
(b) Bohemund's army.
(c) The Scythians.
(d) The Turks.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who killed the rebel Ducas was sent to quell?

2. Who does Robert want as emperor according to Anna?

3. What are some of the Counts resisting?

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

5. Who does Anna say Bryennius is?

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