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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of Thrace's neighbors were involved in their second battle with Alexander?
(a) Illyrians.
(b) Triballi.
(c) Amphilochians.
(d) Tymphaei.

2. How does Athens originally react to Alexander's plan to build an army?
(a) They are confused by it.
(b) They encourage it.
(c) They are angered by it.
(d) They resist it.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What river is Thapsacus located near?

2. What does Alexander reportedly hear from the oracle?

3. How do the Macedonians kill the horses that lead the chariots of the Persian army in their second battle?

4. What type of talents does the town of Aspendus offer to Alexander after surrendering?

5. When is Philip of Macedon assassinated?

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