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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much resistance does Alexander encounter at Egypt?
(a) Slight resistance.
(b) No resistance.
(c) Moderate resistance.
(d) Heavy resistance.

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

3. Who does Alexander make sacrifices to after seizing the town of the Getae?
(a) Zeus and Apollo.
(b) Zeus and Heracles.
(c) Zeus and Poseidon.
(d) Zeus and Ares.

4. How many infantry does Alexander have when he begins his Asian campaign?
(a) Twenty thousand.
(b) Forty thousand.
(c) Thirty thousand.
(d) Fifty thousand.

5. In celebration of good news, what festivities does Alexander conduct?
(a) Music, archery contests, and poetry.
(b) Games, archery contests, and poetry.
(c) Music, games, and archery contests.
(d) Music, games, and poetry.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was Ammon first depicted?

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

3. Which river does Alexander cross before defeating Bessus?

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

5. Which one of the following is not included in the list of things that J.R. Hamilton clarifies in the book's footnotes?

(see the answer key)

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