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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Alexander respond to Darius' offer to be allies?
(a) He accepts the offer.
(b) He does not understand the offer.
(c) He ignores the offer.
(d) He rejects the offer.

2. What is the city of Alexandria known as?
(a) The Diamond of the Mediterranean.
(b) The Pearl of the Mediterranean.
(c) The Pearl of Egypt.
(d) The Diamond of Egypt.

3. How old is Alexander when he takes the throne of Macedon?
(a) Twenty five.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Thirty.
(d) Twenty.

4. 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.

5. What part of his army does Alexander reinforce before charging Darius' army?
(a) The back.
(b) The left plank.
(c) The right plank.
(d) The middle.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Alexander do before engaging Darius?

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

4. What season is it when Alexander finishes reorganizing the government of Egypt and heads north?

5. Who is Alexander warned not to trust when he becomes ill?

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