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

2. Which mountains does Alexander pass on the way to the Syrian Gates?
(a) The Pontic Mountains.
(b) The Amanus Mountains.
(c) The Anti Toros Mountains.
(d) The Instranca Mountains.

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

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

5. In celebration of good news, what festivities does Alexander conduct?
(a) Music, games, and archery contests.
(b) Music, archery contests, and poetry.
(c) Games, archery contests, and poetry.
(d) Music, games, and poetry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which tactic does Alexander use to defeat the Thracians in their first battle?

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

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

4. How old is Alexander when he takes the throne of Macedon?

5. How many enemy casualties are there in Alexander's second battle with the Thracians?

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