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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was Alexander's childhood tutor?
(a) Plutarch.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) Plato.
(d) Socrates.

2. How does Alexander react to the note of warning that he receives while he is ill?
(a) He is confused.
(b) He is angered.
(c) He is undisturbed.
(d) He is amused.

3. How much resistance does Alexander encounter at Egypt?
(a) Moderate resistance.
(b) Slight resistance.
(c) Heavy resistance.
(d) No resistance.

4. What season is it when Alexander finishes reorganizing the government of Egypt and heads north?
(a) Winter.
(b) Spring.
(c) Summer.
(d) Fall.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the legend, what happens to a person if they can untie the knot at Gordium?

2. Whom does Alexander make a sacrifice to after the death of Cleitus?

3. In one version of the story, how does Alexander deal with the knot at Gordium?

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

5. Where does Alexander encounter Darius and his refortified army?

(see the answer key)

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