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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long after the fact does Arrian write about the campaigns of Alexander?
(a) Five hundred years.
(b) Four hundred years.
(c) Two hundred years.
(d) Three hundred years.

2. How are the sides matched in the battle between Alexander and Darius?
(a) Both armies have the same number of troops.
(b) There is no record of how many troops either army had.
(c) Alexander's army is outnumbered.
(d) Darius' army is outnumbered.

3. What does Alexander do before engaging Darius?
(a) He jokes with his troops about the upcoming battle.
(b) He threatens his troops.
(c) He gives his troops a speech.
(d) He questions his troops' loyalty.

4. On what river does Alexander first use boats to build a bridge?
(a) Narmada.
(b) Kaveri.
(c) Ganges.
(d) Indus.

5. Which former enemy's daughter does Alexander marry?
(a) Darius.
(b) Porus.
(c) Glaucias.
(d) Bessus.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much resistance does Alexander encounter as he marches into India?

2. How many days does Alexander mourn for Cleitus' death?

3. What type of talents does the town of Aspendus offer to Alexander after surrendering?

4. What type of water, with sea creatures in it, does Alexander find on his way to the Indian Ocean?

5. What does Alexander reportedly hear from the oracle?

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