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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which island does Alexander experience problems with while trying to secure Egypt?

2. Which of the following is not included in the list of places liberated by Alexander while battling the Persians?

3. Where does Alexander order his fleet to sail as he makes his way to Heliopolis?

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

5. Facing resistance from Glaucias, what town does Alexander attempt to take?

Short Essay Questions

1. What trouble does Alexander overcome while passing through the Persian Gates?

2. How does Alexander assume the crown of Macedon?

3. What is the first thing that Alexander does once he becomes the ruler of Macedon, and how does the city of Athens respond?

4. What is the author's intention in "The Campaigns of Alexander", and what challenge does he make to the reader?

5. What problem does Alexander face at the island of Tyre?

6. Where is Alexander crowned the Pharaoh, and what happens when he visits the oracle of Ammon?

7. How does Alexander surprise the Getae army and what happens during their battle?

8. How is Darius betrayed and killed?

9. What is the Gordian knot and how does Alexander deal with it?

10. What is the warning that Alexander receives while he is ill during the march from Asia to Tarsus, and how does he respond?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As the new ruler of Macedon by default, Alexander begins building an army to conquer the world.

1) Describe how the Macedonian army is established, and the initial response from Athens at the time.

2) Explain the reasons for Alexander's choice of Thrace as the first target.

3) Analyze the way that Alexander and the Macedonians defeat the Thracians and the Triballians.

Essay Topic 2

Compare and contrast the deaths of two Macedonians as they are murdered by Alexander, detailing his and their actions and words leading up to and following each event.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the author's reasons for writing "The Campaigns of Alexander", including the following:

1) Describe Arrian's background and why he is considered an authority on the history of Alexander the Great.

2) Explain Arrian's intentions in writing the book and how he hopes to accomplish them. 3) Describe the challenge that Arrian makes to the reader in order to substantiate his accuracy.

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