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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do the Macedonians fill the ravine in the Rock of Chorienes with as they climb?
(a) Rocks.
(b) Water.
(c) Dirt.
(d) Tree branches.

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

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

5. How many days does Alexander mourn for Cleitus' death?
(a) Two days.
(b) Three days.
(c) Five days.
(d) Four days.

Short Answer Questions

1. When does Alexander arrive in Thapsacus?

2. How does the Macedonian army pass through the Syrian Gates on their way to Darius?

3. How many talents does Alexander seize from Darius' royal tent?

4. Why does Alexander fine the town of Soli?

5. How do the Macedonians enter the second battle against Darius and the Persian army?

(see the answer key)

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