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

2. What other name is Arrian, the author, known as?
(a) Anacreon.
(b) Hesiod.
(c) Homer.
(d) Xenophon.

3. Where does Alexander dispatch his troops to retrieve Darius' treasure after the battle?
(a) Latakia.
(b) Tripoli.
(c) Damascus.
(d) Saida.

4. Which island does Alexander experience problems with while trying to secure Egypt?
(a) Tyre.
(b) El Mina.
(c) Sidon.
(d) Naqoura.

5. After being arrested by a relative, when is Darius killed by his own troops?
(a) July of 340 B.C.
(b) June of 330 B.C.
(c) April of 340 B.C.
(d) July of 330 B.C.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was Ammon first depicted?

2. As Alexander approaches, where does Darius move his troops?

3. Where is the oracle of Ammon that Alexander visits located?

4. What type of talents does the town of Aspendus offer to Alexander after surrendering?

5. How many of Alexander's men are killed in the second battle with the Thracians?

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