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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which sea does Alexander try to establish ports on after dealing with the knot in Gordium?
(a) The Sea of Crete.
(b) The Ionian Sea.
(c) The Aegean Sea.
(d) The Mediterranean Sea.

2. Where does Alexander dispatch his troops to retrieve Darius' treasure after the battle?
(a) Tripoli.
(b) Damascus.
(c) Latakia.
(d) Saida.

3. How does Alexander respond to Darius' suggestion that Alexander should marry Darius' daughter?
(a) He agrees to think about it.
(b) He refuses it.
(c) He ignores it.
(d) He accepts it.

4. Which assassin is responsible for killing Philip of Macedon?
(a) Pausanias.
(b) Demosthenes.
(c) Attalus.
(d) Nero.

5. Where does Alexander march through in his conquering Asian campaign?
(a) Naxos.
(b) Tarsus.
(c) Chlos.
(d) Volos.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How many talents does Darius offer to Alexander as a way to retrieve his royal family?

3. Which one of the following is secured by the Macedonians while Alexander is at Soli?

4. Which one of the following is not included in the list of things that J.R. Hamilton clarifies in the book's footnotes?

5. What slows Alexander down when he crosses the Syrian Gates on his way to Sochi?

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