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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Alexius learn about after the event of Levunium?
(a) The senate disbanding itself.
(b) A plot against him.
(c) The invasion of the east by the Turks.
(d) Isaac's death.

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

3. Who plots against Alexius according to Anna?
(a) Diogenes Nicephorus.
(b) John Ducas.
(c) Michael Ducas.
(d) Isaac.

4. Who does Anna's father fight against before becoming emperor?
(a) Ursel.
(b) Obelix.
(c) Clovis.
(d) Vercingetorix.

5. Which of Alexius' allies is wounded in battle?
(a) Palaeologus.
(b) Michael.
(c) Isaac.
(d) Suleiman.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city does Robert take on his way to Dyrrachium?

2. Who became Patriarch under Alexius?

3. What do the Scythians attack after being driven off by Alexius?

4. Who does Alexius ask for military support against Robert?

5. What was John Italus accused of spreading?

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