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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As Alexander approaches, where does Darius move his troops?
(a) Arados.
(b) Gaugamela.
(c) Alexandria.
(d) Issus.

2. As mentioned in the book, what are some of the accounts of Alexander's visit with the oracle provided by other historians considered?
(a) Fabrications.
(b) Part truth and part lies.
(c) Exaggerations.
(d) There are no other accounts of the visit.

3. Facing resistance from Glaucias, what town does Alexander attempt to take?
(a) Thasos.
(b) Ambracia.
(c) Pelium.
(d) Maronea.

4. What does Alexander tell his troops in an attempt to encourage them to continue fighting?
(a) This is only the beginning of war.
(b) They have not yet seen war.
(c) The end of war is near.
(d) They have seen too much war.

5. How many Getae troops have gathered on the opposite bank of Pine Island as Alexander attempts to land?
(a) Forty thousand.
(b) Twenty thousand.
(c) Fifty thousand.
(d) Thirty thousand.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the weather like on the night before the Macedonians cross the river while battling Porus?

2. How does Alexander deal with the resistance he encounters on the way to the Indian Ocean after recovering from his injury?

3. What river is Thapsacus located near?

4. Where is Alexander wounded while fighting the Mallians?

5. Where does Alexander order his fleet to sail as he makes his way to Heliopolis?

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