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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which tactic does Alexander use to defeat the Thracians in their first battle?
(a) Fire.
(b) Tree trunks.
(c) Spears.
(d) Archers.

2. Which island does Alexander experience problems with while trying to secure Egypt?
(a) Tyre.
(b) Sidon.
(c) El Mina.
(d) Naqoura.

3. What part of his army does Alexander reinforce before charging Darius' army?
(a) The left plank.
(b) The right plank.
(c) The back.
(d) The middle.

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

5. What happens to Alexander after he takes the healing potion?
(a) His recovery is delayed by an additional two weeks.
(b) He fully recovers.
(c) He becomes sick again.
(d) It has no effect on him.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Alexander warned not to trust when he becomes ill?

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

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

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

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

(see the answer key)

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