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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What final "unconquerable place" does Alexander attack after defeating the mercenaries from Massaga?
(a) The Rock of Aornos.
(b) The Rock of Arachosia.
(c) The Rock of Pamir.
(d) The Rock of Maracanda.

2. When do the Macedonians set sail for home?
(a) Evening.
(b) Dawn.
(c) Late afternoon.
(d) Early afternoon.

3. Which of the following is not included in the list of places liberated by Alexander while battling the Persians?
(a) Ephesus.
(b) Lade.
(c) Sardis.
(d) Attalia.

4. Whom does Alexander make a sacrifice to after the death of Cleitus?
(a) Ares.
(b) Dionysus.
(c) Zeus.
(d) Apollo.

5. How far away is Sochi, when Alexander learns that Darius is there?
(a) One week away.
(b) One day away.
(c) Two days away.
(d) Two weeks away.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many Getae troops have gathered on the opposite bank of Pine Island as Alexander attempts to land?

2. Where is Alexander wounded while fighting the Mallians?

3. How does Athens originally react to Alexander's plan to build an army?

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

5. What is Alexander looking for when he surveys the land before battling Darius for the second time?

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