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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 1-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Alexander toward his men?
(a) Generous and caring.
(b) Neutral and fair.
(c) Cold and uncaring.
(d) Mean and hateful.

2. The author states that Alexander was deeply affected by two things during his childhood - his love of Homer's epic poetry and the extreme and eccentric beliefs of whom?
(a) Da Vinci.
(b) Olympias.
(c) Philip.
(d) Aristotle.

3. It was ______ months later before Alexander and Darius met again.
(a) Ten.
(b) Two.
(c) Eight.
(d) Five.

4. Alexander wanted to go after and slay Darius, but what happened?
(a) He was called away just long enough for the defeated ruler to escape.
(b) He was injured.
(c) Darius went into hiding.
(d) Darius escaped.

5. What the Kingdom of Macedon poor?
(a) No, it was the wealthiest nation in the region.
(b) No, it was just not as rich as its neighbors and enemies.
(c) No, it was the second wealthiest nation in the region.
(d) Yes.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how long did Alexander march?

2. Aristotle would become known as one of the world's most brilliant philosophers and the founding father of ___________.

3. Why did Olympias' and Philip's relationship fall apart?

4. After Philip died, it was clear that it was Alexander's time to assume power at the tender age of ___________.

5. Alexander had a select infantry known as _______________, whose main job it was to surround and protect Alexander.

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