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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10, pgs. 461 - 488.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did Alexander spend in Egypt in total?
(a) Two years.
(b) Three months.
(c) Fourteen months.
(d) Three days.

2. What happened to Harpalus when Alexander initially purged his satraps?
(a) Harpalus was executed by Alexander.
(b) Harpalus managed to escape Alexander's wrath.
(c) Harpalus was tried and imprisoned for a long while.
(d) Harpalus was tried and found innocent of all charges.

3. Which of the following was NOT captured by Alexander at Damascus?
(a) The Persian royal treasure.
(b) Darius' bride Stateira.
(c) Ambassadors from Thebes and Sparta.
(d) Relatives of Persian commanders.

4. Who did Alexander marry in a ceremony at Susa?
(a) Seven wives, one for each of the local Indian satraps.
(b) One wife, the daughter of Antipater.
(c) Two wives, one the daughter of Darius.
(d) Three wives, one the daughter of Olympias.

5. During the uprising of 335 BC, on what condition did Thebes offer its surrender?
(a) City leaders demanded the surrender of two of Alexander's military leaders.
(b) City leaders demanded that their women survive unharmed.
(c) City leaders demanded that Alexander conquer their enemy, Thrace.
(d) City leaders demanded Alexander relinquish the Macedonian crown.

Short Answer Questions

1. What action did Alexander take in Opis in 324 BC in regards to his army?

2. Who assassinated Philip?

3. Where did Darius offer a settlement to Alexander after the battle of Issus?

4. What was the ultimate result of the uprising of Thebes in 335 BC?

5. How did Alexander treat the death of Hephaestion?

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