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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What temple is a source of refuge for a town's population as Alexander battles to secure Egypt?
(a) The Temple of Ares.
(b) The Temple of Heracles.
(c) The Temple of Zeus.
(d) The Temple of Poseidon.

2. Which river does Alexander cross before battling the Getae army?
(a) Danube.
(b) Arahthos.
(c) Elpeus.
(d) Pinios.

3. How many lines of men does the phalanx consist of?
(a) Six.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Eight.

4. How does Alexander defeat Glaucias?
(a) With a surprise attack at night.
(b) With the use of archers.
(c) With the use of a phalanx.
(d) With the help of several tribes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Macedonians fill the ravine in the Rock of Chorienes with as they climb?

2. What happens between the natives on top of the Rock of Chorienes and the Macedonians?

3. How does Athens originally react to Alexander's plan to build an army?

4. Facing resistance from Glaucias, what town does Alexander attempt to take?

5. How is Ammon later described?

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