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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Facing resistance from Glaucias, what town does Alexander attempt to take?
(a) Pelium.
(b) Maronea.
(c) Thasos.
(d) Ambracia.

2. How does the Macedonian army pass through the Syrian Gates on their way to Darius?
(a) In a wide line and at night.
(b) In a narrow line and during the day.
(c) In a narrow line and at night.
(d) In a wide line and during the day.

3. How much resistance does Alexander encounter as he marches into India?
(a) Significant resistance.
(b) No resistance.
(c) Moderate resistance.
(d) Slight resistance.

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

5. What is the largest town that Alexander has resistance from, and the town that is populated by the Scythians?
(a) Armenia.
(b) Gedrosia.
(c) Phrygia.
(d) Cyropolis.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many infantry does Alexander have when he begins his Asian campaign?

2. How long do Alexander's and Darius' armies prepare for battling each other a second time?

3. Where is Thrace located?

4. As Alexander approaches, where does Darius move his troops?

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

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