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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How do the Macedonians enter the second battle against Darius and the Persian army?
(a) They have more troops and are better armed.
(b) They are outnumbered, but are better armed.
(c) They are outnumbered and not as well armed.
(d) They have more troops, but are not as well armed.

4. Where is Porus wounded in the battle with Alexander?
(a) The right shoulder.
(b) The left leg.
(c) The left shoulder.
(d) The right leg.

5. Which one of the following is not included in the list of things that J.R. Hamilton clarifies in the book's footnotes?
(a) Alexander's age during the battles.
(b) Names of places.
(c) Number of troops involved in battles.
(d) Geography.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which island does Alexander experience problems with while trying to secure Egypt?

2. How many cities named Alexandria are founded during Alexander's empire-building campaigns?

3. How many talents does Alexander seize from Darius' royal tent?

4. How many chariots does Porus' son have when he first faces Alexander?

5. What does Alexander do before engaging Darius?

(see the answer key)

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