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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Alexander do before engaging Darius?
(a) He gives his troops a speech.
(b) He questions his troops' loyalty.
(c) He threatens his troops.
(d) He jokes with his troops about the upcoming battle.

2. What does Alexander do to the Scythians and those that encouraged them after defeating them?
(a) He arrests them.
(b) He kills them.
(c) He releases them.
(d) He convinces them to fight with him.

3. How does monsoon season affect sea travel?
(a) It has no effect on sea travel.
(b) It is good for sea travel.
(c) It is not good for sea travel.
(d) It makes sea travel impossible.

4. How wide is the battlefield between the Mediterranean Sea and the coastal mountains where Alexander and Darius meet?
(a) One to three miles.
(b) Two to four miles.
(c) Two to three miles.
(d) One to two miles.

5. How do the natives react when the Macedonians reach the top of the Rock of Sogdiana?
(a) They begin climbing down the mountain.
(b) They surrender.
(c) They attempt to resist, but lose.
(d) They attempt to bargain with them.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Alexander deal with the resistance he encounters on the way to the Indian Ocean after recovering from his injury?

2. Which one of the following is secured by the Macedonians while Alexander is at Soli?

3. In one version of the story, how does Alexander deal with the knot at Gordium?

4. Where does Alexander lead his troops during monsoon season?

5. How does Alexander react to the note of warning that he receives while he is ill?

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