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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many talents is the town of Soli fined by Alexander?
(a) Four hundred.
(b) Two hundred.
(c) Three hundred.
(d) One hundred.

2. What is used to burn down the towers that Alexander builds as he attempts to secure Egypt?
(a) Torches.
(b) Flamed arrows.
(c) Burning ropes.
(d) A flaming cattle boat.

3. Where does Alexander encounter Darius and his refortified army?
(a) Gaugamela.
(b) Alexandria.
(c) Antioch.
(d) Damascus.

4. Which river does Alexander cross before battling the Getae army?
(a) Danube.
(b) Elpeus.
(c) Arahthos.
(d) Pinios.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. After being arrested by a relative, when is Darius killed by his own troops?

3. What happens to Alexander after he takes the healing potion?

4. How long do Alexander's and Darius' armies prepare for battling each other a second time?

5. How does Athens originally react to Alexander's plan to build an army?

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