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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Alexander defeats the Getae people, what does he do to their town?
(a) He burns it.
(b) He ignores it.
(c) He ridicules it.
(d) He renames it.

2. How long has the Persian Empire been trying to conquer Greece when Alexander builds an army to attack it?
(a) One year.
(b) Decades.
(c) One month.
(d) Generations.

3. What part of his army does Alexander reinforce before charging Darius' army?
(a) The back.
(b) The right plank.
(c) The left plank.
(d) The middle.

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

5. How many talents does Darius offer to Alexander as a way to retrieve his royal family?
(a) Ten thousand.
(b) Five thousand.
(c) Twenty thousand.
(d) Fifteen thousand.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Ammon later described?

2. How do the Macedonians kill the horses that lead the chariots of the Persian army in their second battle?

3. Where is Thrace located?

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

5. How does Alexander defeat Glaucias?

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