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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Alexander replace at the tomb of Cyrus?
(a) Riches.
(b) Trees.
(c) Water.
(d) Flowers.

2. What does Alexander do before engaging Darius?
(a) He gives his troops a speech.
(b) He jokes with his troops about the upcoming battle.
(c) He questions his troops' loyalty.
(d) He threatens his troops.

3. What is used to burn down the towers that Alexander builds as he attempts to secure Egypt?
(a) Flamed arrows.
(b) Torches.
(c) A flaming cattle boat.
(d) Burning ropes.

4. How much resistance does Alexander encounter as he marches into India?
(a) No resistance.
(b) Significant resistance.
(c) Moderate resistance.
(d) Slight resistance.

5. How many towns offer Alexander resistance in the beginning of Section 4?
(a) Eight.
(b) Seven.
(c) Five.
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who does Alexander make sacrifices to after seizing the town of the Getae?

3. How does Alexander respond to Darius' suggestion that Alexander should marry Darius' daughter?

4. After monsoon season, what happens between the Macedonians and the natives they encounter?

5. Which one of the following is not something that Alexander tells his men after they have requested to return home?

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