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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) A plot is unfolding in Constantinople.
(b) Part of his army defected.
(c) Tzachas' movements.
(d) Part of his army fell into a trap.

2. How does Alexius collect money to get what he needs to defeat Robert?
(a) Steals from the imperial tent.
(b) Taxes leaders to give the money.
(c) Plunders cities.
(d) Sells church property.

3. Who does Alexius defeat at the start of Book VIII?
(a) Bohemund.
(b) The Turks.
(c) The Scythians.
(d) The Dalmatians.

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

5. What marriage are Isaac and Anna Dalassena able to arrange?
(a) Isaac to the daughter of Robert.
(b) Manuel's daughter to the grandson of the emperor.
(c) Alexius to the ex-wife of the pope.
(d) Robert to Alexius' sister.

Short Answer Questions

1. What city does Bohemund capture?

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

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

4. What place does Bohemund reach at the start of Book XII?

5. What happened to Henry's ambassador according to Anna?

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