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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many Indian mercenaries from the town of Massaga threaten Alexander?
(a) Eight thousand.
(b) Three thousand.
(c) Four thousand.
(d) Seven thousand.

2. When does Alexander arrive in Thapsacus?
(a) August.
(b) November.
(c) September.
(d) June.

3. What does Alexander do to the Scythians and those that encouraged them after defeating them?
(a) He releases them.
(b) He convinces them to fight with him.
(c) He kills them.
(d) He arrests them.

4. What is used to burn down the towers that Alexander builds as he attempts to secure Egypt?
(a) A flaming cattle boat.
(b) Burning ropes.
(c) Torches.
(d) Flamed arrows.

5. How does Alexander react to the note of warning that he receives while he is ill?
(a) He is amused.
(b) He is angered.
(c) He is confused.
(d) He is undisturbed.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Alexander's troops defend themselves against the arrows of the enemy on the way up the Rock of Chorienes?

2. What does Alexander promise the Macedonians he retires for their service?

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

4. How many cavalry does Porus' son have when he first encounters Alexander?

5. What does Alexander reportedly hear from the oracle?

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