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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What information does Alexius receive at the start of Book IX?
(a) Part of his army defected.
(b) Part of his army fell into a trap.
(c) Tzachas' movements.
(d) A plot is unfolding in Constantinople.

2. What plan does some of Alexius' counsel try to dissuade him of?
(a) Putting Bohemund in charge of his army.
(b) Letting Tzelgu live.
(c) Direct assault on the Scythians.
(d) Return to Constantinople.

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

4. Who does Anna say Bryennius is?
(a) Alexius' ally.
(b) Robert's brother.
(c) An ally of the Pope.
(d) Robert's ally.

5. What does Anna say about the accounts in the book?
(a) They are part fictional.
(b) They are pro-papacy.
(c) They are meant to make people laugh.
(d) They will not be distorted.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who proclaimed himself emperor of Rome and was defeated by Alexius?

2. Who flees after the event of Levunium?

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

4. What target do the Scythians go after when they attack Alexius' army?

5. What type of alliance is Bohemund seeking?

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