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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many miles does the Getae army retreat after Alexander attacks them?
(a) Four.
(b) Ten.
(c) Two.
(d) Eight

2. How does Alexander respond to Darius' offer to be allies?
(a) He accepts the offer.
(b) He rejects the offer.
(c) He ignores the offer.
(d) He does not understand the offer.

3. Which northwest town rebels against Alexander after his battle with Glaucias?
(a) Elatea.
(b) Delphi.
(c) Thebes.
(d) Thermon.

4. In one version of the story, how does Alexander deal with the knot at Gordium?
(a) He unties it by himself.
(b) He burns it.
(c) He unties it with the help of three other men.
(d) He cuts through it with a sword.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Alexander's first Asian battle take place?

2. What causes Alexander to become ill after facing the Scythians?

3. Which one of the following is not something that Alexander tells his men after they have requested to return home?

4. How many soldiers volunteer to climb the Rock of Sogdiana?

5. Which river does Alexander cross before defeating Bessus?

(see the answer key)

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