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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which river does Porus attempt to stop Alexander from crossing?
(a) Chambal.
(b) Mahanadi.
(c) Hydaspes.
(d) Yamuna.

2. How many talents does Darius offer to Alexander as a way to retrieve his royal family?
(a) Ten thousand.
(b) Five thousand.
(c) Twenty thousand.
(d) Fifteen thousand.

3. Where does Alexander march through in his conquering Asian campaign?
(a) Naxos.
(b) Volos.
(c) Tarsus.
(d) Chlos.

4. How many infantry does Alexander have when he begins his Asian campaign?
(a) Twenty thousand.
(b) Forty thousand.
(c) Fifty thousand.
(d) Thirty thousand.

5. What is used to burn down the towers that Alexander builds as he attempts to secure Egypt?
(a) Flamed arrows.
(b) Burning ropes.
(c) Torches.
(d) A flaming cattle boat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the oracle of Ammon that Alexander visits located?

2. What happens between the natives on top of the Rock of Chorienes and the Macedonians?

3. What is the largest town that Alexander has resistance from, and the town that is populated by the Scythians?

4. What part of his army does Alexander reinforce before charging Darius' army?

5. Which one of the following is secured by the Macedonians while Alexander is at Soli?

(see the answer key)

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