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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Ammon first depicted?
(a) As a bull.
(b) As a ram.
(c) As a walrus.
(d) As a cow.

2. How do the Macedonians kill the horses that lead the chariots of the Persian army in their second battle?
(a) With their hands.
(b) With rocks.
(c) With javelins.
(d) With arrows.

3. Which authors does Arrian challenge readers to read in order to verify the information he is presenting?
(a) Ptolemy and Archilochus.
(b) Ptolemy and Aristobulus.
(c) Simonides and Archilochus.
(d) Simonides and Aristobulus.

4. Where does Alexander march through in his conquering Asian campaign?
(a) Volos.
(b) Naxos.
(c) Chlos.
(d) Tarsus.

5. How many Getae troops have gathered on the opposite bank of Pine Island as Alexander attempts to land?
(a) Thirty thousand.
(b) Fifty thousand.
(c) Twenty thousand.
(d) Forty thousand.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of the following is not included in the list of things that J.R. Hamilton clarifies in the book's footnotes?

2. How does Alexander react to the note of warning that he receives while he is ill?

3. What is the largest town that Alexander has resistance from, and the town that is populated by the Scythians?

4. Which sea does Alexander try to establish ports on after dealing with the knot in Gordium?

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

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