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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How are the sides matched in the battle between Alexander and Darius?
(a) Both armies have the same number of troops.
(b) Alexander's army is outnumbered.
(c) There is no record of how many troops either army had.
(d) Darius' army is outnumbered.

2. What is used to burn down the towers that Alexander builds as he attempts to secure Egypt?
(a) Flamed arrows.
(b) Burning ropes.
(c) A flaming cattle boat.
(d) Torches.

3. How does Alexander defeat Glaucias?
(a) With the use of a phalanx.
(b) With the help of several tribes.
(c) With the use of archers.
(d) With a surprise attack at night.

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

5. In one version of the story, how does Alexander deal with the knot at Gordium?
(a) He unties it by himself.
(b) He unties it with the help of three other men.
(c) He cuts through it with a sword.
(d) He burns it.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which mountains does Alexander pass on the way to the Syrian Gates?

3. Which assassin is responsible for killing Philip of Macedon?

4. What type of talents does the town of Aspendus offer to Alexander after surrendering?

5. How does the Macedonian army pass through the Syrian Gates on their way to Darius?

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