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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which river does Alexander travel after recovering from his injury?
(a) Indus.
(b) Tigris.
(c) Acesines.
(d) Hydaspes.

2. Where does Alexander travel to after the flash flood?
(a) Carmania.
(b) Pontus.
(c) Parthia.
(d) Gedrosia.

3. Which sea does Alexander try to establish ports on after dealing with the knot in Gordium?
(a) The Ionian Sea.
(b) The Mediterranean Sea.
(c) The Sea of Crete.
(d) The Aegean Sea.

4. What do the natives on top of the Rock of Sogdiana tell Alexander that he needs to defeat them?
(a) A catapult.
(b) Bigger arrows.
(c) Longer spears.
(d) Soldiers with wings.

5. When do the Macedonians set sail for home?
(a) Evening.
(b) Early afternoon.
(c) Dawn.
(d) Late afternoon.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Alexander wounded while fighting the Mallians?

2. What is the knot that Alexander attempts to untie at Gordium called?

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

4. What slows Alexander down when he crosses the Syrian Gates on his way to Sochi?

5. Why does Alexander fine the town of Soli?

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