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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8, pg. 270-298.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Darius respond to Alexander's successful siege of Tyre?
(a) He relinquished the throne and fled.
(b) He proposed another peace settlement.
(c) He tried to recapture the city.
(d) He captured the neighboring city of Sidon.

2. Which of the following statements is true of Alexander as a boy?
(a) Alexander never held grudges, and was always quick to forgive.
(b) Alexander was shy and unassuming, and cared little for glory.
(c) Alexander was jealous of his father's military conquests.
(d) Alexander loathed his mother and much preferred his father.

3. Who killed Amyntus and Caranus?
(a) Olympias.
(b) Philip.
(c) Demosthenes.
(d) Cleopatra.

4. In response to learning that Philip supported the Persians, what did the Greeks do?
(a) Arrested and tortured one of Philip's men.
(b) Sent men to rob Philip's palace.
(c) Arrested and tortured Philip.
(d) Tried to poison Philip.

5. Who did Alexander send to Sousa after leaving Gaugamela?
(a) Pelium.
(b) Parmenio.
(c) Philip.
(d) Philoxenus.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was NOT one of the actions Alexander took after his father was murdered?

2. Which was NOT one of the types of troops Alexander included in his army that battled the Persians?

3. In what year was the battle of Pelium fought?

4. Where did Alexander begin his studies with Aristotle?

5. In what financial state did Philip leave Macedonia when he died?

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