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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What type of talents does the town of Aspendus offer to Alexander after surrendering?
(a) Gold and horses.
(b) Silver, gold, and horses.
(c) Silver and gold.
(d) Silver and horses.

2. Why does Alexander fine the town of Soli?
(a) For their attempt to mislead him.
(b) For their attempt to hide from him.
(c) For their lack of supplies.
(d) For their support of the Persians.

3. What is the largest town that Alexander has resistance from, and the town that is populated by the Scythians?
(a) Gedrosia.
(b) Cyropolis.
(c) Armenia.
(d) Phrygia.

4. After Alexander defeats the Getae people, what does he do to their town?
(a) He ignores it.
(b) He ridicules it.
(c) He burns it.
(d) He renames it.

5. What does Alexander do to the Scythians and those that encouraged them after defeating them?
(a) He kills them.
(b) He convinces them to fight with him.
(c) He arrests them.
(d) He releases them.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the rapids, what prevents the boats from becoming severely damaged?

2. As part of his strategy, what does Alexander want Porus to do on the river?

3. After being arrested by a relative, when is Darius killed by his own troops?

4. Which of the following is not included in the description of the scenery surrounding the shrine of Ammon?

5. What side of the Rock of Sogdiana has sheer cliffs?

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