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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In celebration of good news, what festivities does Alexander conduct?
(a) Games, archery contests, and poetry.
(b) Music, archery contests, and poetry.
(c) Music, games, and archery contests.
(d) Music, games, and poetry.

2. Which one of the Macedonians argues against the idea of prostration?
(a) Callisthenes.
(b) Coragus.
(c) Craterus.
(d) Coenus.

3. Which river presents rapids for Alexander?
(a) Tigris.
(b) Hydaspes.
(c) Acesines.
(d) Indus.

4. How many days does Alexander mourn for Cleitus' death?
(a) Three days.
(b) Four days.
(c) Two days.
(d) Five days.

5. What is used to burn down the towers that Alexander builds as he attempts to secure Egypt?
(a) Burning ropes.
(b) Flamed arrows.
(c) Torches.
(d) A flaming cattle boat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Alexander to kill Cleitus?

2. How many shifts does Alexander work the Macedonians as they climb the Rock of Chorienes?

3. What is the knot that Alexander attempts to untie at Gordium called?

4. How many Indian mercenaries from the town of Massaga threaten Alexander?

5. What does Alexander do before engaging Darius?

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