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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What type of talents does the town of Aspendus offer to Alexander after surrendering?
(a) Silver, gold, and horses.
(b) Silver and horses.
(c) Gold and horses.
(d) Silver and gold.

3. Which of the following is not included in the list of places liberated by Alexander while battling the Persians?
(a) Sardis.
(b) Attalia.
(c) Ephesus.
(d) Lade.

4. How far away is Sochi, when Alexander learns that Darius is there?
(a) One week away.
(b) Two weeks away.
(c) One day away.
(d) Two days away.

5. How many talents does Alexander seize from Darius' royal tent?
(a) Two thousand.
(b) Three thousand.
(c) Four thousand.
(d) One thousand.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the knot that Alexander attempts to untie at Gordium called?

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

3. How wide is the battlefield between the Mediterranean Sea and the coastal mountains where Alexander and Darius meet?

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

5. After Alexander defeats the Getae people, what does he do to their town?

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