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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Thrace located?
(a) East of Macedonia.
(b) South of Macedonia.
(c) North of Macedonia.
(d) West of Macedonia.

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

3. How does Alexander respond to Darius' suggestion that Alexander should marry Darius' daughter?
(a) He agrees to think about it.
(b) He accepts it.
(c) He ignores it.
(d) He refuses it.

4. Where does Alexander's first Asian battle take place?
(a) The Tigris River.
(b) The Araxes River.
(c) The Euphrates River.
(d) The Granicus River.

5. Which of the following is not included in the list of places liberated by Alexander while battling the Persians?
(a) Ephesus.
(b) Attalia.
(c) Lade.
(d) Sardis.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which mountains does Alexander pass on the way to the Syrian Gates?

3. Where does Alexander march through in his conquering Asian campaign?

4. What other name is Arrian, the author, known as?

5. How many lines of men does the phalanx consist of?

(see the answer key)

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