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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many talents does Darius offer to Alexander as a way to retrieve his royal family?
(a) Twenty thousand.
(b) Ten thousand.
(c) Fifteen thousand.
(d) Five thousand.

3. Where is Thrace located?
(a) North of Macedonia.
(b) East of Macedonia.
(c) West of Macedonia.
(d) South of Macedonia.

4. What is the knot that Alexander attempts to untie at Gordium called?
(a) The Great Knot of Gordian.
(b) The Great Knot of Asia.
(c) The Gordian knot.
(d) The Asian knot.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When does Alexander arrive in Thapsacus?

3. Which of Thrace's neighbors were involved in their second battle with Alexander?

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

5. How many infantry does Alexander have when he begins his Asian campaign?

(see the answer key)

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