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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the knot that Alexander attempts to untie at Gordium called?
(a) The Gordian knot.
(b) The Asian knot.
(c) The Great Knot of Asia.
(d) The Great Knot of Gordian.

2. Who does Alexander make sacrifices to after seizing the town of the Getae?
(a) Zeus and Poseidon.
(b) Zeus and Apollo.
(c) Zeus and Ares.
(d) Zeus and Heracles.

3. What does Alexander do before engaging Darius?
(a) He jokes with his troops about the upcoming battle.
(b) He gives his troops a speech.
(c) He threatens his troops.
(d) He questions his troops' loyalty.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What temple is a source of refuge for a town's population as Alexander battles to secure Egypt?

2. In one version of the story, how does Alexander deal with the knot at Gordium?

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

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

5. Where does Alexander march through in his conquering Asian campaign?

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