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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Alexander make a sacrifice to after the death of Cleitus?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Dionysus.
(c) Apollo.
(d) Ares.

2. How many soldiers volunteer to climb the Rock of Sogdiana?
(a) Three hundred.
(b) Two hundred.
(c) Four hundred.
(d) Five hundred.

3. What slows Alexander down when he crosses the Syrian Gates on his way to Sochi?
(a) The weather.
(b) His crew's complaining.
(c) An unexpected attack.
(d) An illness.

4. What does Alexander do before engaging Darius?
(a) He questions his troops' loyalty.
(b) He jokes with his troops about the upcoming battle.
(c) He gives his troops a speech.
(d) He threatens his troops.

5. How wide is the battlefield between the Mediterranean Sea and the coastal mountains where Alexander and Darius meet?
(a) One to three miles.
(b) One to two miles.
(c) Two to four miles.
(d) Two to three miles.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the result of the alternate route that Alexander takes to the Indian Ocean?

2. How many guards are with Alexander as he jumps into a town before being wounded?

3. After monsoon season, what happens between the Macedonians and the natives they encounter?

4. How does Alexander respond to Darius' offer to be allies?

5. What is the Indians' response to Alexander's flotilla as it makes it way down the river?

(see the answer key)

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