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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is Alexander warned not to trust when he becomes ill?
(a) His army.
(b) His physician.
(c) The people of the town where he is staying.
(d) His general.

2. What causes Alexander to become ill after facing the Scythians?
(a) Tainted water.
(b) Food poisoning.
(c) Lack of water.
(d) Lack of sleep.

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

4. What side of the Rock of Sogdiana has sheer cliffs?
(a) Every side.
(b) The north side.
(c) The west side.
(d) The east side.

5. What is used to burn down the towers that Alexander builds as he attempts to secure Egypt?
(a) A flaming cattle boat.
(b) Torches.
(c) Flamed arrows.
(d) Burning ropes.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens between the natives on top of the Rock of Chorienes and the Macedonians?

2. Where does Alexander travel to after the flash flood?

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

4. How does Alexander respond to Darius' suggestion that Alexander should marry Darius' daughter?

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

(see the answer key)

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