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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 weather like on the night before the Macedonians cross the river while battling Porus?
(a) There is a rainstorm.
(b) There is a flood.
(c) It is clear.
(d) There is a typhoon.

2. What do the Macedonians exploit to gain an early advantage over Porus and the Indians?
(a) The fear of Porus' men.
(b) The fear of Porus.
(c) The illness of the elephants.
(d) The way horses become uncontrollable near elephants.

3. Which ancestors is Alexander trying to outdo?
(a) Perseus and Achilles.
(b) Heracles and Achilles.
(c) Heracles, Perseus, and Achilles.
(d) Heracles and Perseus.

4. Which river are the Scythians near when they taunt Alexander?
(a) Ogosta.
(b) Tanais.
(c) Tibis.
(d) Agrianes.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. As part of his strategy, what does Alexander want Porus to do on the river?

2. On what river does Alexander first use boats to build a bridge?

3. After Alexander defeats the Getae people, what does he do to their town?

4. What do the natives on top of the Rock of Sogdiana tell Alexander that he needs to defeat them?

5. Which one of the Macedonians argues against the idea of prostration?

(see the answer key)

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