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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When is Philip of Macedon assassinated?
(a) 446 B.C.
(b) 520 B.C.
(c) 220 B.C.
(d) 336 B.C.

3. Which island does Alexander experience problems with while trying to secure Egypt?
(a) Naqoura.
(b) El Mina.
(c) Sidon.
(d) Tyre.

4. After monsoon season, what happens between the Macedonians and the natives they encounter?
(a) The natives surrender without a fight.
(b) The natives surrender after a lengthy fight.
(c) The natives hide and are never seen.
(d) The natives surrender after a brief fight.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which sea does Alexander try to establish ports on after dealing with the knot in Gordium?

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

4. As Alexander approaches, where does Darius move his troops?

5. How many animals die in the desert that the Macedonians travel across after monsoon season?

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