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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Alexander approaches, where does Darius move his troops?
(a) Alexandria.
(b) Gaugamela.
(c) Arados.
(d) Issus.

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

3. What is the knot that Alexander attempts to untie at Gordium called?
(a) The Gordian knot.
(b) The Asian knot.
(c) The Great Knot of Gordian.
(d) The Great Knot of Asia.

4. Which authors does Arrian challenge readers to read in order to verify the information he is presenting?
(a) Simonides and Archilochus.
(b) Ptolemy and Aristobulus.
(c) Ptolemy and Archilochus.
(d) Simonides and Aristobulus.

5. How many talents does Darius offer to Alexander as a way to retrieve his royal family?
(a) Ten thousand.
(b) Five thousand.
(c) Twenty thousand.
(d) Fifteen thousand.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Alexander fine the town of Soli?

2. Which northwest town rebels against Alexander after his battle with Glaucias?

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

4. Where does Alexander dispatch his troops to retrieve Darius' treasure after the battle?

5. Which omen does Alexander pay attention to which leads him to render the Persian navy useless?

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