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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the first thing that Alexander does when he faces Porus across the river?
(a) He hides his forces.
(b) He rides ahead of his men.
(c) He rests his men.
(d) He splits his forces.

2. Which mountains does Alexander pass on the way to the Syrian Gates?
(a) The Instranca Mountains.
(b) The Anti Toros Mountains.
(c) The Pontic Mountains.
(d) The Amanus Mountains.

3. According to the legend, what happens to a person if they can untie the knot at Gordium?
(a) They will become the ruler of Asia.
(b) They will never be hungry again.
(c) They will receive ten years of good luck.
(d) They will be rewarded with gold.

4. Where is the oracle of Ammon that Alexander visits located?
(a) Algeria.
(b) Egypt.
(c) Chad.
(d) Libya.

5. How long does it take for Alexander to regret killing Cleitus?
(a) He regrets it the next week.
(b) He never regrets it.
(c) He regrets it immediately.
(d) He regrets it the next day.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Philip of Macedon's wife when he was assassinated?

2. How long after the fact does Arrian write about the campaigns of Alexander?

3. How many days does Alexander mourn for Cleitus' death?

4. How many cavalry does Porus' son have when he first encounters Alexander?

5. How do Alexander's troops defend themselves against the arrows of the enemy on the way up the Rock of Chorienes?

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