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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How are the sides matched in the battle between Alexander and Darius?
(a) Alexander's army is outnumbered.
(b) There is no record of how many troops either army had.
(c) Darius' army is outnumbered.
(d) Both armies have the same number of troops.

3. How many days does Alexander battle the mercenaries from Massaga?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) Five.

4. Whom do the elephants trample in trying to escape the Macedonians' assault?
(a) The Macedonians and the Indians.
(b) Only the Indians.
(c) Neither the Macedonians nor the Indians.
(d) Only the Macedonians.

5. How do the Macedonians enter the second battle against Darius and the Persian army?
(a) They are outnumbered and not as well armed.
(b) They have more troops and are better armed.
(c) They have more troops, but are not as well armed.
(d) They are outnumbered, but are better armed.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. As Alexander approaches, where does Darius move his troops?

3. Which river does Alexander travel after recovering from his injury?

4. Why does Alexander fine the town of Soli?

5. What does Alexander replace at the tomb of Cyrus?

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