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

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

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

4. What does Alexander reportedly hear from the oracle?
(a) There is no record of what Alexander hears from the oracle.
(b) Some of what he wants to hear and some of what he does not want to hear.
(c) What he wants to hear.
(d) The opposite of what he wants to hear.

5. Where is the former governor/satrap of Egypt killed?
(a) Sochoi.
(b) Mariandrus.
(c) Issus.
(d) Troprokkale.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which mountains does Alexander pass on the way to the Syrian Gates?

2. Facing resistance from Glaucias, what town does Alexander attempt to take?

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

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

5. How many talents does Alexander seize from Darius' royal tent?

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