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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Philip of Macedon's wife when he was assassinated?
(a) Audata.
(b) Cleopatra.
(c) Phila.
(d) Olympias.

2. How does Alexander respond to Darius' suggestion that Alexander should marry Darius' daughter?
(a) He refuses it.
(b) He agrees to think about it.
(c) He accepts it.
(d) He ignores it.

3. Which river does Alexander cross before battling the Getae army?
(a) Danube.
(b) Pinios.
(c) Arahthos.
(d) Elpeus.

4. How does Athens originally react to Alexander's plan to build an army?
(a) They encourage it.
(b) They are angered by it.
(c) They are confused by it.
(d) They resist it.

5. How many talents is the town of Soli fined by Alexander?
(a) One hundred.
(b) Four hundred.
(c) Three hundred.
(d) Two hundred.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Darius and the Persian army prepare to battle Alexander for the second time?

2. Which ancestors is Alexander trying to outdo?

3. Where does Alexander order his fleet to sail as he makes his way to Heliopolis?

4. What is Alexander looking for when he surveys the land before battling Darius for the second time?

5. What is the city of Alexandria known as?

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