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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Anna say Alexius needed to defeat Robert?
(a) More troops.
(b) Luck.
(c) Allies.
(d) More siege machines.

2. At the start of Book II, what rank does Alexius attain under Michael Ducas?
(a) Major.
(b) Pope.
(c) Generalisimo.
(d) General in chief.

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

4. Where is Tzachas from according to Anna?
(a) Western Anatolia.
(b) Greece.
(c) Rome.
(d) Germany.

5. What was John Italus' punishment?
(a) Banishment.
(b) Death.
(c) Excommunication.
(d) Life in prison.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Alexius battle at the start of Book IX?

2. Who opposes the means Alexius found to raise money?

3. What frightens Alexius according to Anna?

4. Who engages Tzachas in battle according to Anna?

5. What does Tzachas lose after bringing some Turk troops to his side?

(see the answer key)

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