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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How far away is Sochi, when Alexander learns that Darius is there?
(a) Two weeks away.
(b) Two days away.
(c) One week away.
(d) One day away.

2. How many cavalry does Alexander have when he makes his way to Pine Island?
(a) Eighteen hundred.
(b) Sixteen hundred.
(c) Fifteen hundred.
(d) Seventeen hundred.

3. What is the knot that Alexander attempts to untie at Gordium called?
(a) The Gordian knot.
(b) The Asian knot.
(c) The Great Knot of Asia.
(d) The Great Knot of Gordian.

4. Where is Alexander crowned the Pharaoh?
(a) Cairo.
(b) Thebes.
(c) Memphis.
(d) Luxor.

5. What river is Thapsacus located near?
(a) The Tigris.
(b) The Euphrates.
(c) The Nile.
(d) The Atbara.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the Macedonian army pass through the Syrian Gates on their way to Darius?

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

3. Who is Alexander warned not to trust when he becomes ill?

4. In celebration of good news, what festivities does Alexander conduct?

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

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