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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which assassin is responsible for killing Philip of Macedon?
(a) Nero.
(b) Demosthenes.
(c) Pausanias.
(d) Attalus.

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

3. How many miles does the Getae army retreat after Alexander attacks them?
(a) Two.
(b) Ten.
(c) Eight
(d) Four.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is used to burn down the towers that Alexander builds as he attempts to secure Egypt?

3. Which river does Alexander cross before battling the Getae army?

4. How old is Alexander when he takes the throne of Macedon?

5. Which sea does Alexander try to establish ports on after dealing with the knot in Gordium?

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