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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which mountains does Alexander pass on the way to the Syrian Gates?
(a) The Anti Toros Mountains.
(b) The Amanus Mountains.
(c) The Instranca Mountains.
(d) The Pontic Mountains.

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

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

4. When is Philip of Macedon assassinated?
(a) 446 B.C.
(b) 336 B.C.
(c) 220 B.C.
(d) 520 B.C.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What slows Alexander down when he crosses the Syrian Gates on his way to Sochi?

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

3. How long after the fact does Arrian write about the campaigns of Alexander?

4. In one version of the story, how does Alexander deal with the knot at Gordium?

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

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