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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. As mentioned in the book, what are some of the accounts of Alexander's visit with the oracle provided by other historians considered?
(a) Part truth and part lies.
(b) Exaggerations.
(c) There are no other accounts of the visit.
(d) Fabrications.

3. What part of the enemy army does Alexander position his mounted archers against in the battle with Porus?
(a) Both the left and right flank.
(b) The left flank.
(c) The center.
(d) The right flank.

4. How does Alexander defeat Glaucias?
(a) With the use of archers.
(b) With the help of several tribes.
(c) With the use of a phalanx.
(d) With a surprise attack at night.

5. How old is Alexander when he takes the throne of Macedon?
(a) Thirty.
(b) Fifteen.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Twenty five.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much trouble does Alexander have in taking the first Mallian town?

2. What do the Macedonians fill the ravine in the Rock of Chorienes with as they climb?

3. What do the Macedonians pour on the back of the elephants during the battle with Porus?

4. Whom do the elephants trample in trying to escape the Macedonians' assault?

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

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