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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Philip of Macedon's wife when he was assassinated?
(a) Phila.
(b) Cleopatra.
(c) Audata.
(d) Olympias.

2. How many miles does the Getae army retreat after Alexander attacks them?
(a) Ten.
(b) Eight
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

3. Which tactic does Alexander use to defeat the Thracians in their first battle?
(a) Spears.
(b) Fire.
(c) Archers.
(d) Tree trunks.

4. Where is Thrace located?
(a) North of Macedonia.
(b) West of Macedonia.
(c) East of Macedonia.
(d) South of Macedonia.

5. Who does Alexander make sacrifices to after seizing the town of the Getae?
(a) Zeus and Apollo.
(b) Zeus and Ares.
(c) Zeus and Poseidon.
(d) Zeus and Heracles.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Alexander when he takes the throne of Macedon?

2. How many infantry does Alexander have when he begins his Asian campaign?

3. Facing resistance from Glaucias, what town does Alexander attempt to take?

4. How does Athens originally react to Alexander's plan to build an army?

5. How many of Alexander's men are killed in the second battle with the Thracians?

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