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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the Macedonian army pass through the Syrian Gates on their way to Darius?
(a) In a wide line and at night.
(b) In a wide line and during the day.
(c) In a narrow line and during the day.
(d) In a narrow line and at night.

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

3. What is the Indians' response to Alexander's flotilla as it makes it way down the river?
(a) They are amused.
(b) They are entertained.
(c) They are impressed.
(d) They are angered.

4. Where does Alexander initially surprise the Mallians?
(a) On a mountain.
(b) In a desert.
(c) On a river.
(d) In a field.

5. What happens to Alexander after he takes the healing potion?
(a) He fully recovers.
(b) It has no effect on him.
(c) He becomes sick again.
(d) His recovery is delayed by an additional two weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. In one version of the story, how does Alexander deal with the knot at Gordium?

2. What does Alexander do to the Scythians and those that encouraged them after defeating them?

3. How many talents does Darius offer to Alexander as a way to retrieve his royal family?

4. According to the legend, what happens to a person if they can untie the knot at Gordium?

5. How many days does Alexander mourn for Cleitus' death?

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