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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 of Alexander's men are killed in the second battle with the Thracians?
(a) Seventy five.
(b) Forty five.
(c) Sixty five.
(d) Fifty five.

2. What is Alexander looking for when he surveys the land before battling Darius for the second time?
(a) Hidden trenches, hidden enemy soldiers, and traps.
(b) Hidden trenches and hidden enemy soldiers.
(c) Hidden enemy soldiers and traps.
(d) Hidden trenches and traps.

3. What is used to burn down the towers that Alexander builds as he attempts to secure Egypt?
(a) A flaming cattle boat.
(b) Torches.
(c) Burning ropes.
(d) Flamed arrows.

4. What temple is a source of refuge for a town's population as Alexander battles to secure Egypt?
(a) The Temple of Ares.
(b) The Temple of Zeus.
(c) The Temple of Heracles.
(d) The Temple of Poseidon.

5. How long after the fact does Arrian write about the campaigns of Alexander?
(a) Five hundred years.
(b) Four hundred years.
(c) Three hundred years.
(d) Two hundred years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Philip of Macedon's wife when he was assassinated?

2. What does Alexander do before engaging Darius?

3. How far away is Sochi, when Alexander learns that Darius is there?

4. Which of the following is not included in the description of the scenery surrounding the shrine of Ammon?

5. Which northwest town rebels against Alexander after his battle with Glaucias?

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