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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) It has no effect on him.
(d) He fully recovers.

2. How does Athens originally react to Alexander's plan to build an army?
(a) They are angered by it.
(b) They are confused by it.
(c) They resist it.
(d) They encourage it.

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

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

5. What slows Alexander down when he crosses the Syrian Gates on his way to Sochi?
(a) The weather.
(b) An unexpected attack.
(c) An illness.
(d) His crew's complaining.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Philip of Macedon's wife when he was assassinated?

2. Which one of the following is not included in the list of things that J.R. Hamilton clarifies in the book's footnotes?

3. Facing resistance from Glaucias, what town does Alexander attempt to take?

4. Why does Alexander fine the town of Soli?

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

(see the answer key)

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