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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to Bessus after he is captured by Alexander?
(a) He joins the Macedonians.
(b) He is released.
(c) He is executed.
(d) He is sent to jail.

2. Before being wounded, what does Alexander stand on as he prepares to jump into a particular Mallian town?
(a) A mountain.
(b) A wood box.
(c) A rock.
(d) A wall.

3. How many animals die in the desert that the Macedonians travel across after monsoon season?
(a) Half of them.
(b) None of them.
(c) Most of them.
(d) Few of them.

4. Where does Alexander lead his troops during monsoon season?
(a) West.
(b) North.
(c) East.
(d) South.

5. How far away is Sochi, when Alexander learns that Darius is there?
(a) One day away.
(b) One week away.
(c) Two days away.
(d) Two weeks away.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Alexander order his fleet before visiting the tomb of Cyrus?

2. What side of the Rock of Sogdiana has sheer cliffs?

3. What part of his army does Alexander reinforce before charging Darius' army?

4. How many shifts does Alexander work the Macedonians as they climb the Rock of Chorienes?

5. What causes Alexander to kill Cleitus?

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