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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where is Alexander crowned the Pharaoh?
(a) Thebes.
(b) Luxor.
(c) Cairo.
(d) Memphis.

2. What temple is a source of refuge for a town's population as Alexander battles to secure Egypt?
(a) The Temple of Poseidon.
(b) The Temple of Zeus.
(c) The Temple of Ares.
(d) The Temple of Heracles.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Macedonians make out of skins and straw the night before they plan to cross the river during the battle with Porus?

2. How does Alexander respond to Darius' suggestion that Alexander should marry Darius' daughter?

3. As mentioned in the book, what are some of the accounts of Alexander's visit with the oracle provided by other historians considered?

4. How does Alexander position his forces to cross the river during the battle with Porus?

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

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