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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Alexander defeats the Getae people, what does he do to their town?
(a) He burns it.
(b) He ignores it.
(c) He renames it.
(d) He ridicules it.

2. How does Athens originally react to Alexander's plan to build an army?
(a) They resist it.
(b) They are confused by it.
(c) They encourage it.
(d) They are angered by it.

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

4. Where does Alexander's first Asian battle take place?
(a) The Araxes River.
(b) The Tigris River.
(c) The Granicus River.
(d) The Euphrates River.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has the Persian Empire been trying to conquer Greece when Alexander builds an army to attack it?

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

3. Which of the following is not included in the list of places liberated by Alexander while battling the Persians?

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

5. How old is Alexander when he takes the throne of Macedon?

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