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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How does Alexander position his forces to cross the river during the battle with Porus?
(a) So they can cross in a single file line.
(b) So they can communicate with each other easily.
(c) So they can communicate with the enemy easily.
(d) So they can all cross at once.

3. What slows Alexander down when he crosses the Syrian Gates on his way to Sochi?
(a) An unexpected attack.
(b) His crew's complaining.
(c) The weather.
(d) An illness.

4. How many days does Alexander mourn for Cleitus' death?
(a) Two days.
(b) Three days.
(c) Four days.
(d) Five days.

5. What happens between the natives on top of the Rock of Chorienes and the Macedonians?
(a) The natives begin attacking the Macedonians as they reach the top.
(b) The natives begin jumping off the mountain.
(c) The natives hide from Alexander.
(d) Their leader surrenders to Alexander.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Alexander do to the Scythians and those that encouraged them after defeating them?

2. Which Macedonian officer gives a speech in favor of ending the war and returning home?

3. Where is the former governor/satrap of Egypt killed?

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

5. Who was Alexander's childhood tutor?

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