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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which of Thrace's neighbors were involved in their second battle with Alexander?
(a) Illyrians.
(b) Triballi.
(c) Amphilochians.
(d) Tymphaei.

3. How many talents is the town of Soli fined by Alexander?
(a) Two hundred.
(b) One hundred.
(c) Three hundred.
(d) Four hundred.

4. How much resistance does Alexander encounter at Egypt?
(a) Heavy resistance.
(b) No resistance.
(c) Slight resistance.
(d) Moderate resistance.

5. Which river does Porus attempt to stop Alexander from crossing?
(a) Yamuna.
(b) Mahanadi.
(c) Chambal.
(d) Hydaspes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Alexander initially surprise the Mallians?

2. What does Alexander tell his troops in an attempt to encourage them to continue fighting?

3. What river is Thapsacus located near?

4. How many animals die in the desert that the Macedonians travel across after monsoon season?

5. How many soldiers volunteer to climb the Rock of Sogdiana?

(see the answer key)

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