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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not included in the list of places liberated by Alexander while battling the Persians?
(a) Attalia.
(b) Sardis.
(c) Lade.
(d) Ephesus.

2. 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.

3. Where is Thrace located?
(a) North of Macedonia.
(b) South of Macedonia.
(c) East of Macedonia.
(d) West of Macedonia.

4. Which omen does Alexander pay attention to which leads him to render the Persian navy useless?
(a) A lion.
(b) A hawk.
(c) A tiger.
(d) An eagle.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After Alexander defeats the Getae people, what does he do to their town?

2. How many of Alexander's men are killed in the second battle with the Thracians?

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

4. Which of Thrace's neighbors were involved in their second battle with Alexander?

5. Facing resistance from Glaucias, what town does Alexander attempt to take?

(see the answer key)

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