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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What causes Alexander to kill Cleitus?
(a) He is defending himself.
(b) He is drunk and they argue.
(c) He hears Cleitus plans to assassinate him.
(d) He mistakes Cleitus for an enemy.

3. What causes Alexander to become ill after facing the Scythians?
(a) Lack of sleep.
(b) Food poisoning.
(c) Lack of water.
(d) Tainted water.

4. When does Alexander arrive in Thapsacus?
(a) August.
(b) June.
(c) November.
(d) September.

5. What does Alexander do to the Scythians and those that encouraged them after defeating them?
(a) He convinces them to fight with him.
(b) He arrests them.
(c) He kills them.
(d) He releases them.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Alexander make a sacrifice to after the death of Cleitus?

2. Which one of the Macedonians argues against the idea of prostration?

3. What is the largest town that Alexander has resistance from, and the town that is populated by the Scythians?

4. What do the Macedonians exploit to gain an early advantage over Porus and the Indians?

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

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