View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which sea does Alexander try to establish ports on after dealing with the knot in Gordium?
(a) The Aegean Sea.
(b) The Mediterranean Sea.
(c) The Ionian Sea.
(d) The Sea of Crete.

2. How does Alexander react to the note of warning that he receives while he is ill?
(a) He is confused.
(b) He is angered.
(c) He is amused.
(d) He is undisturbed.

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

4. Which northwest town rebels against Alexander after his battle with Glaucias?
(a) Elatea.
(b) Thermon.
(c) Delphi.
(d) Thebes.

5. How many enemy casualties are there in Alexander's second battle with the Thracians?
(a) Four hundred.
(b) One hundred.
(c) Two hundred.
(d) Three hundred.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Alexander respond to Darius' suggestion that Alexander should marry Darius' daughter?

2. How does Alexander respond to Darius' offer to be allies?

3. According to the legend, what happens to a person if they can untie the knot at Gordium?

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

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

(see the answer key)

This section contains 258 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample