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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What do the Macedonians make out of skins and straw the night before they plan to cross the river during the battle with Porus?
(a) Vests.
(b) Coats.
(c) Floats.
(d) Shields.

3. Where does Alexander initially surprise the Mallians?
(a) On a river.
(b) In a desert.
(c) In a field.
(d) On a mountain.

4. Who is Alexander warned not to trust when he becomes ill?
(a) The people of the town where he is staying.
(b) His general.
(c) His physician.
(d) His army.

5. How does Alexander respond to Darius' suggestion that Alexander should marry Darius' daughter?
(a) He ignores it.
(b) He accepts it.
(c) He agrees to think about it.
(d) He refuses it.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Alexander's childhood tutor?

2. What does Alexander reportedly hear from the oracle?

3. How do Alexander's troops defend themselves against the arrows of the enemy on the way up the Rock of Chorienes?

4. Which authors does Arrian challenge readers to read in order to verify the information he is presenting?

5. How many of Alexander's men are killed in the second battle with the Thracians?

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