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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many shifts does Alexander work the Macedonians as they climb the Rock of Chorienes?
(a) Four.
(b) Seven.
(c) Two.
(d) Five.

2. What side of the Rock of Sogdiana has sheer cliffs?
(a) The east side.
(b) Every side.
(c) The north side.
(d) The west side.

3. Where does Alexander order his fleet before visiting the tomb of Cyrus?
(a) The Nile River.
(b) The Euphrates River.
(c) The Tigris River.
(d) The Danube River.

4. What is the Indians' response to Alexander's flotilla as it makes it way down the river?
(a) They are entertained.
(b) They are amused.
(c) They are angered.
(d) They are impressed.

5. How many cavalry does Porus' son have when he first encounters Alexander?
(a) One thousand.
(b) Twenty five hundred.
(c) Fifteen hundred.
(d) Two thousand.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the weather like on the night before the Macedonians cross the river while battling Porus?

2. How much resistance does Alexander encounter as he marches into India?

3. Which river does Alexander travel after recovering from his injury?

4. What is the first thing that Alexander does when he faces Porus across the river?

5. How many cities named Alexandria are founded during Alexander's empire-building campaigns?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Alexander injured while fighting the Mallians?

2. What takes place when Alexander encounters Porus' son?

3. Why does Alexander want to take the Rock of Sogdiana, and what do the natives on top of the rock tell him?

4. How does Alexander tackle the Rock of Chorienes?

5. What costly mistake does Alexander make at Gedrosia?

6. How does Alexander respond to Coenus' speech?

7. What omen does Alexander ignore before facing the Scythians and what is the result of their battle?

8. What points does Coenus make in favor of stopping the campaign and returning home?

9. On the way to Gedrosia, what happens to some of the Macedonian army and the animals in the desert?

10. What action does Alexander take while visiting the tomb of Cyrus?

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