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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Darius and the Persian army prepare to battle Alexander for the second time?
(a) They work to make the land uneven.
(b) They build moats.
(c) They level the land.
(d) They build giant spears from trees.

2. How much resistance does Alexander encounter at Egypt?
(a) No resistance.
(b) Heavy resistance.
(c) Slight resistance.
(d) Moderate resistance.

3. How does the Macedonian army pass through the Syrian Gates on their way to Darius?
(a) In a wide line and during the day.
(b) In a narrow line and at night.
(c) In a wide line and at night.
(d) In a narrow line and during the day.

4. How long do Alexander's and Darius' armies prepare for battling each other a second time?
(a) A few weeks.
(b) A few days.
(c) One day.
(d) One week.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How is Ammon later described?

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

4. Who does Alexander make sacrifices to after seizing the town of the Getae?

5. Where is Alexander crowned the Pharaoh?

(see the answer key)

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