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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old is Alexander the Great when he dies?
(a) Forty two.
(b) Twenty seven.
(c) Fifty seven.
(d) Thirty two.

2. How does Alexander allow men to accept debt payments?
(a) Present IOU's with half of the payment up front.
(b) Present IOU's without providing their names.
(c) Present IOU's without specifying an amount.
(d) Present IOU's with a signed contract.

3. After being arrested by a relative, when is Darius killed by his own troops?
(a) June of 330 B.C.
(b) July of 330 B.C.
(c) July of 340 B.C.
(d) April of 340 B.C.

4. What town informs Alexander that Porus intends to stop the Macedonian army?
(a) Mathura.
(b) Campa.
(c) Taxiles.
(d) Sakala.

5. How many lines of men does the phalanx consist of?
(a) Six.
(b) Two.
(c) Eight.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How much trouble does Alexander have in taking the first Mallian town?

3. How does Darius and the Persian army prepare to battle Alexander for the second time?

4. How high are the earthworks that Alexander must build in his sieges against Gaza?

5. Where does Alexander lead his troops during monsoon season?

(see the answer key)

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