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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Darius and the Persian army prepare to battle Alexander for the second time?
(a) They build moats.
(b) They level the land.
(c) They work to make the land uneven.
(d) They build giant spears from trees.

3. Where is Alexander crowned the Pharaoh?
(a) Thebes.
(b) Cairo.
(c) Memphis.
(d) Luxor.

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

5. What do the Macedonians pour on the back of the elephants during the battle with Porus?
(a) Missiles.
(b) Cold water.
(c) Rocks.
(d) Hot water.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Alexander encounter Darius and his refortified army?

2. Which omen does Alexander pay attention to which leads him to render the Persian navy useless?

3. How many chariots does Porus' son have when he first faces Alexander?

4. After monsoon season, what happens between the Macedonians and the natives they encounter?

5. Who was Alexander's childhood tutor?

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