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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many enemy casualties are there in Alexander's second battle with the Thracians?
(a) Three hundred.
(b) Two hundred.
(c) Four hundred.
(d) One hundred.

3. What part of his army does Alexander reinforce before charging Darius' army?
(a) The back.
(b) The left plank.
(c) The middle.
(d) The right plank.

4. Where does Alexander dispatch his troops to retrieve Darius' treasure after the battle?
(a) Tripoli.
(b) Latakia.
(c) Saida.
(d) Damascus.

5. How far away is Sochi, when Alexander learns that Darius is there?
(a) Two days away.
(b) One week away.
(c) One day away.
(d) Two weeks away.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many Getae troops have gathered on the opposite bank of Pine Island as Alexander attempts to land?

2. Which northwest town rebels against Alexander after his battle with Glaucias?

3. How many cavalry does Alexander have when he makes his way to Pine Island?

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

5. What is used to burn down the towers that Alexander builds as he attempts to secure Egypt?

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