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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many talents does Alexander seize from Darius' royal tent?
(a) Two thousand.
(b) One thousand.
(c) Three thousand.
(d) Four thousand.

2. How many talents does Darius offer to Alexander as a way to retrieve his royal family?
(a) Twenty thousand.
(b) Fifteen thousand.
(c) Five thousand.
(d) Ten thousand.

3. When do the Macedonians set sail for home?
(a) Dawn.
(b) Evening.
(c) Late afternoon.
(d) Early afternoon.

4. How does Alexander react to the note of warning that he receives while he is ill?
(a) He is confused.
(b) He is angered.
(c) He is amused.
(d) He is undisturbed.

5. What is the Indians' response to Alexander's flotilla as it makes it way down the river?
(a) They are amused.
(b) They are impressed.
(c) They are angered.
(d) They are entertained.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which island does Alexander experience problems with while trying to secure Egypt?

2. How much resistance does Alexander encounter as he marches into India?

3. How many towns offer Alexander resistance in the beginning of Section 4?

4. What does Alexander do before engaging Darius?

5. What does Alexander do to the Scythians and those that encouraged them after defeating them?

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