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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Alexander fine the town of Soli?
(a) For their lack of supplies.
(b) For their attempt to mislead him.
(c) For their attempt to hide from him.
(d) For their support of the Persians.

2. Which authors does Arrian challenge readers to read in order to verify the information he is presenting?
(a) Ptolemy and Aristobulus.
(b) Simonides and Aristobulus.
(c) Ptolemy and Archilochus.
(d) Simonides and Archilochus.

3. How many lines of men does the phalanx consist of?
(a) Eight.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Six.

4. 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) Number of troops involved in battles.
(c) Alexander's age during the battles.
(d) Names of places.

5. How long after the fact does Arrian write about the campaigns of Alexander?
(a) Three hundred years.
(b) Five hundred years.
(c) Two hundred years.
(d) Four hundred years.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What part of his army does Alexander reinforce before charging Darius' army?

3. What is used to burn down the towers that Alexander builds as he attempts to secure Egypt?

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

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

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