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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many of Alexander's men are killed in the second battle with the Thracians?
(a) Seventy five.
(b) Fifty five.
(c) Forty five.
(d) Sixty five.

2. Which river presents rapids for Alexander?
(a) Tigris.
(b) Indus.
(c) Acesines.
(d) Hydaspes.

3. How does monsoon season affect sea travel?
(a) It is not good for sea travel.
(b) It makes sea travel impossible.
(c) It has no effect on sea travel.
(d) It is good for sea travel.

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

5. How does Alexander respond to Darius' offer to be allies?
(a) He does not understand the offer.
(b) He ignores the offer.
(c) He accepts the offer.
(d) He rejects the offer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which river are the Scythians near when they taunt Alexander?

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

3. What is the city of Alexandria known as?

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

5. How does Alexander position his forces to cross the river during the battle with Porus?

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