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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is the former governor/satrap of Egypt killed?
(a) Sochoi.
(b) Troprokkale.
(c) Issus.
(d) Mariandrus.

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

3. What is the city of Alexandria known as?
(a) The Pearl of Egypt.
(b) The Diamond of Egypt.
(c) The Pearl of the Mediterranean.
(d) The Diamond of the Mediterranean.

4. As mentioned in the book, what are some of the accounts of Alexander's visit with the oracle provided by other historians considered?
(a) Part truth and part lies.
(b) Fabrications.
(c) Exaggerations.
(d) There are no other accounts of the visit.

5. How does Alexander respond to Darius' suggestion that Alexander should marry Darius' daughter?
(a) He accepts it.
(b) He refuses it.
(c) He ignores it.
(d) He agrees to think about it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Alexander fine the town of Soli?

2. Where does Alexander's first Asian battle take place?

3. Where is the oracle of Ammon that Alexander visits located?

4. How far away is Sochi, when Alexander learns that Darius is there?

5. How is Ammon later described?

(see the answer key)

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