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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Alexander fine the town of Soli?
(a) For their attempt to mislead him.
(b) For their lack of supplies.
(c) For their support of the Persians.
(d) For their attempt to hide from him.

3. How does Alexander react to the note of warning that he receives while he is ill?
(a) He is confused.
(b) He is undisturbed.
(c) He is amused.
(d) He is angered.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What river is Thapsacus located near?

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

3. How do the Macedonians enter the second battle against Darius and the Persian army?

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

5. After Alexander defeats the Getae people, what does he do to their town?

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