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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Thrace located?
(a) North of Macedonia.
(b) East of Macedonia.
(c) West of Macedonia.
(d) South of Macedonia.

2. After Alexander defeats the Getae people, what does he do to their town?
(a) He ignores it.
(b) He renames it.
(c) He ridicules it.
(d) He burns it.

3. Where is Alexander wounded while fighting the Mallians?
(a) The arm.
(b) The chest.
(c) The leg.
(d) The back.

4. After being arrested by a relative, when is Darius killed by his own troops?
(a) July of 330 B.C.
(b) July of 340 B.C.
(c) April of 340 B.C.
(d) June of 330 B.C.

5. What river is Thapsacus located near?
(a) The Atbara.
(b) The Tigris.
(c) The Nile.
(d) The Euphrates.

Short Answer Questions

1. Following their objection to the retirement of the Macedonian veterans, how many of his men does Alexander execute?

2. Why does Alexander fine the town of Soli?

3. How many towns offer Alexander resistance in the beginning of Section 4?

4. What is the Indians' response to Alexander's flotilla as it makes it way down the river?

5. What does Alexander replace at the tomb of Cyrus?

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