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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many cavalry does Alexander have when he makes his way to Pine Island?
(a) Seventeen hundred.
(b) Fifteen hundred.
(c) Eighteen hundred.
(d) Sixteen hundred.

2. What happens between the natives on top of the Rock of Chorienes and the Macedonians?
(a) The natives hide from Alexander.
(b) The natives begin jumping off the mountain.
(c) Their leader surrenders to Alexander.
(d) The natives begin attacking the Macedonians as they reach the top.

3. What is Alexander looking for when he surveys the land before battling Darius for the second time?
(a) Hidden trenches, hidden enemy soldiers, and traps.
(b) Hidden enemy soldiers and traps.
(c) Hidden trenches and traps.
(d) Hidden trenches and hidden enemy soldiers.

4. How far away is Sochi, when Alexander learns that Darius is there?
(a) Two days away.
(b) One day away.
(c) One week away.
(d) Two weeks away.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In celebration of good news, what festivities does Alexander conduct?

3. Which authors does Arrian challenge readers to read in order to verify the information he is presenting?

4. How many enemy casualties are there in Alexander's second battle with the Thracians?

5. What causes Alexander to kill Cleitus?

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