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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In one version of the story, how does Alexander deal with the knot at Gordium?
(a) He burns it.
(b) He unties it by himself.
(c) He cuts through it with a sword.
(d) He unties it with the help of three other men.

2. What river is Thapsacus located near?
(a) The Tigris.
(b) The Atbara.
(c) The Nile.
(d) The Euphrates.

3. Which river presents rapids for Alexander?
(a) Indus.
(b) Acesines.
(c) Tigris.
(d) Hydaspes.

4. What temple is a source of refuge for a town's population as Alexander battles to secure Egypt?
(a) The Temple of Poseidon.
(b) The Temple of Zeus.
(c) The Temple of Heracles.
(d) The Temple of Ares.

5. What town informs Alexander that Porus intends to stop the Macedonian army?
(a) Sakala.
(b) Mathura.
(c) Campa.
(d) Taxiles.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Porus wounded in the battle with Alexander?

2. Where is the former governor/satrap of Egypt killed?

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

4. Which one of the following is secured by the Macedonians while Alexander is at Soli?

5. Where is Alexander crowned the Pharaoh?

(see the answer key)

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