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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Alexander react to the note of warning that he receives while he is ill?
(a) He is amused.
(b) He is confused.
(c) He is angered.
(d) He is undisturbed.

3. What is used to burn down the towers that Alexander builds as he attempts to secure Egypt?
(a) Burning ropes.
(b) Flamed arrows.
(c) Torches.
(d) A flaming cattle boat.

4. What other name is Arrian, the author, known as?
(a) Homer.
(b) Hesiod.
(c) Xenophon.
(d) Anacreon.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which of the following is not included in the description of the scenery surrounding the shrine of Ammon?

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

3. How does Alexander respond to Darius' offer to be allies?

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

5. Where is Alexander crowned the Pharaoh?

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