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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do the Macedonians exploit to gain an early advantage over Porus and the Indians?
(a) The way horses become uncontrollable near elephants.
(b) The fear of Porus.
(c) The illness of the elephants.
(d) The fear of Porus' men.

2. What is the Indians' response to Alexander's flotilla as it makes it way down the river?
(a) They are entertained.
(b) They are amused.
(c) They are angered.
(d) They are impressed.

3. Which of the following is not included in the list of places liberated by Alexander while battling the Persians?
(a) Lade.
(b) Ephesus.
(c) Sardis.
(d) Attalia.

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

5. When is Philip of Macedon assassinated?
(a) 446 B.C.
(b) 220 B.C.
(c) 336 B.C.
(d) 520 B.C.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What side of the Rock of Sogdiana has sheer cliffs?

3. How long does Alexander sulk for after rejecting his men in a speech?

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

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

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