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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What town informs Alexander that Porus intends to stop the Macedonian army?
(a) Taxiles.
(b) Mathura.
(c) Sakala.
(d) Campa.

2. On what river does Alexander first use boats to build a bridge?
(a) Kaveri.
(b) Narmada.
(c) Indus.
(d) Ganges.

3. Where does Alexander first attack the Persian army in their second battle?
(a) Both the left and right flanks.
(b) The right flank.
(c) The left flank.
(d) The middle.

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

5. How many lines of men does the phalanx consist of?
(a) Two.
(b) Six.
(c) Eight.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of talents does the town of Aspendus offer to Alexander after surrendering?

2. How high are the earthworks that Alexander must build in his sieges against Gaza?

3. What other name is Arrian, the author, known as?

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

5. What season is it when Alexander finishes reorganizing the government of Egypt and heads north?

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