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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In one version of the story, how does Alexander deal with the knot at Gordium?
(a) He unties it by himself.
(b) He burns it.
(c) He cuts through it with a sword.
(d) He unties it with the help of three other men.

2. Which one of the Macedonians argues against the idea of prostration?
(a) Coenus.
(b) Coragus.
(c) Craterus.
(d) Callisthenes.

3. Which mountains does Alexander pass on the way to the Syrian Gates?
(a) The Anti Toros Mountains.
(b) The Instranca Mountains.
(c) The Pontic Mountains.
(d) The Amanus Mountains.

4. How does Alexander react to the note of warning that he receives while he is ill?
(a) He is amused.
(b) He is undisturbed.
(c) He is confused.
(d) He is angered.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How do the natives react when the Macedonians reach the top of the Rock of Sogdiana?

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

3. Where is Alexander wounded while fighting the Mallians?

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

5. How does Alexander deal with the resistance he encounters on the way to the Indian Ocean after recovering from his injury?

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