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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which omen does Alexander pay attention to which leads him to render the Persian navy useless?
(a) An eagle.
(b) A tiger.
(c) A lion.
(d) A hawk.

3. Who is Alexander warned not to trust when he becomes ill?
(a) The people of the town where he is staying.
(b) His general.
(c) His physician.
(d) His army.

4. How do Alexander's troops defend themselves against the arrows of the enemy on the way up the Rock of Chorienes?
(a) They dodge them with speed.
(b) They begin throwing rocks up at the enemy.
(c) They climb at night so the enemy cannot see them.
(d) They use screens.

5. How many of Alexander's men are killed in the second battle with the Thracians?
(a) Forty five.
(b) Seventy five.
(c) Sixty five.
(d) Fifty five.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much resistance does Alexander encounter at Egypt?

2. What part of the enemy army does Alexander position his mounted archers against in the battle with Porus?

3. Which of Thrace's neighbors were involved in their second battle with Alexander?

4. How many Indian mercenaries from the town of Massaga threaten Alexander?

5. What slows Alexander down when he crosses the Syrian Gates on his way to Sochi?

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