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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 1.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many lines of men does the phalanx consist of?
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Eight.
(d) Six.

2. Who was Philip of Macedon's wife when he was assassinated?
(a) Olympias.
(b) Phila.
(c) Audata.
(d) Cleopatra.

3. What other name is Arrian, the author, known as?
(a) Anacreon.
(b) Xenophon.
(c) Hesiod.
(d) Homer.

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

5. How many cavalry does Alexander have when he makes his way to Pine Island?
(a) Eighteen hundred.
(b) Seventeen hundred.
(c) Fifteen hundred.
(d) Sixteen hundred.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which omen does Alexander pay attention to which leads him to render the Persian navy useless?

2. How many enemy casualties are there in Alexander's second battle with the Thracians?

3. When is Philip of Macedon assassinated?

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

5. Which tactic does Alexander use to defeat the Thracians in their first battle?

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