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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Who is considered to take over the throne before Alexius according to Anna?
(a) Synadenus.
(b) Robert.
(c) Isaac.
(d) Michael Ducas.

3. What punishment does the conspirator receive?
(a) Put to death.
(b) His hands are cut off.
(c) Banishment and imprisonment.
(d) Banishment.

4. Who is Tatus according to Anna?
(a) Alexius' ally.
(b) A pirate.
(c) A Scythian.
(d) A great general.

5. What happens when people realize Alexius survived battle with Robert?
(a) Enemies of Alexius try to take the throne.
(b) Volunteers join Robert's army.
(c) Robert's allies desert him.
(d) Well trained volunteers join Alexius' army.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long does the war introduced in Book IV last?

2. What rebellion does Alexius send Ducas to quell?

3. Who does Anna say Botaniates wished to concede the throne to?

4. What does Clitziasthlan invite Tzachas to?

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

(see the answer key)

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