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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the final section of the book, how many talents does Alexander offer his men as a bonus?
(a) Twenty.
(b) Thirty.
(c) One.
(d) Ten.

2. Which river does Alexander cross before defeating Bessus?
(a) The Oxus.
(b) The Euphrates.
(c) The Tigris.
(d) The Indus.

3. Where does Alexander order his fleet before visiting the tomb of Cyrus?
(a) The Nile River.
(b) The Euphrates River.
(c) The Danube River.
(d) The Tigris River.

4. How many talents does Darius offer to Alexander as a way to retrieve his royal family?
(a) Twenty thousand.
(b) Ten thousand.
(c) Fifteen thousand.
(d) Five thousand.

5. In celebration of good news, what festivities does Alexander conduct?
(a) Music, archery contests, and poetry.
(b) Games, archery contests, and poetry.
(c) Music, games, and poetry.
(d) Music, games, and archery contests.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Alexander initially surprise the Mallians?

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

3. How many cities named Alexandria are founded during Alexander's empire-building campaigns?

4. How does Porus position the elephants when preparing to march against Alexander?

5. How do the Macedonians kill the horses that lead the chariots of the Persian army in their second battle?

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