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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which one of the following is not included in the list of things that J.R. Hamilton clarifies in the book's footnotes?
(a) Geography.
(b) Alexander's age during the battles.
(c) Names of places.
(d) Number of troops involved in battles.

2. How many infantry does Alexander have when he begins his Asian campaign?
(a) Twenty thousand.
(b) Fifty thousand.
(c) Forty thousand.
(d) Thirty thousand.

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

4. How many Getae troops have gathered on the opposite bank of Pine Island as Alexander attempts to land?
(a) Thirty thousand.
(b) Twenty thousand.
(c) Forty thousand.
(d) Fifty thousand.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does Alexander's first Asian battle take place?

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

4. Which river does Alexander cross before battling the Getae army?

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

(see the answer key)

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