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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Facing resistance from Glaucias, what town does Alexander attempt to take?
(a) Maronea.
(b) Pelium.
(c) Ambracia.
(d) Thasos.

2. Which northwest town rebels against Alexander after his battle with Glaucias?
(a) Thebes.
(b) Thermon.
(c) Elatea.
(d) Delphi.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of talents does the town of Aspendus offer to Alexander after surrendering?

2. How does Athens originally react to Alexander's plan to build an army?

3. Who was Philip of Macedon's wife when he was assassinated?

4. How many Getae troops have gathered on the opposite bank of Pine Island as Alexander attempts to land?

5. How long after the fact does Arrian write about the campaigns of Alexander?

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