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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long does it take for Alexander to regret killing Cleitus?
(a) He regrets it immediately.
(b) He regrets it the next day.
(c) He never regrets it.
(d) He regrets it the next week.

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

3. What happens between the natives on top of the Rock of Chorienes and the Macedonians?
(a) The natives begin jumping off the mountain.
(b) The natives hide from Alexander.
(c) Their leader surrenders to Alexander.
(d) The natives begin attacking the Macedonians as they reach the top.

4. After being arrested by a relative, when is Darius killed by his own troops?
(a) June of 330 B.C.
(b) July of 330 B.C.
(c) July of 340 B.C.
(d) April of 340 B.C.

5. Which sea does Alexander try to establish ports on after dealing with the knot in Gordium?
(a) The Mediterranean Sea.
(b) The Sea of Crete.
(c) The Aegean Sea.
(d) The Ionian Sea.

Short Answer Questions

1. During the rapids, what prevents the boats from becoming severely damaged?

2. How many talents does Darius offer to Alexander as a way to retrieve his royal family?

3. What happens to Bessus after he is captured by Alexander?

4. How many cavalry does Porus' son have when he first encounters Alexander?

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

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