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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many Indian mercenaries from the town of Massaga threaten Alexander?
(a) Four thousand.
(b) Eight thousand.
(c) Seven thousand.
(d) Three thousand.

2. Where does Alexander order his fleet to sail as he makes his way to Heliopolis?
(a) Thebes.
(b) Giza.
(c) Memphis.
(d) Luxor.

3. How much resistance does Alexander encounter as he marches into India?
(a) Moderate resistance.
(b) Significant resistance.
(c) Slight resistance.
(d) No resistance.

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

5. How old is Alexander when he takes the throne of Macedon?
(a) Thirty.
(b) Twenty five.
(c) Fifteen.
(d) Twenty.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Alexander arrive in Thapsacus?

2. How do Alexander's troops defend themselves against the arrows of the enemy on the way up the Rock of Chorienes?

3. What is the largest town that Alexander has resistance from, and the town that is populated by the Scythians?

4. Which of Thrace's neighbors were involved in their second battle with Alexander?

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

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