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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many cavalry does Alexander have when he makes his way to Pine Island?
(a) Sixteen hundred.
(b) Seventeen hundred.
(c) Eighteen hundred.
(d) Fifteen hundred.

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

3. Which northwest town rebels against Alexander after his battle with Glaucias?
(a) Thermon.
(b) Elatea.
(c) Thebes.
(d) Delphi.

4. What slows Alexander down when he crosses the Syrian Gates on his way to Sochi?
(a) The weather.
(b) His crew's complaining.
(c) An illness.
(d) An unexpected attack.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which authors does Arrian challenge readers to read in order to verify the information he is presenting?

2. What does Alexander reportedly hear from the oracle?

3. How long after the fact does Arrian write about the campaigns of Alexander?

4. Where is the oracle of Ammon that Alexander visits located?

5. How many of Alexander's men are killed in the second battle with the Thracians?

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