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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What slows Alexander down when he crosses the Syrian Gates on his way to Sochi?
(a) An unexpected attack.
(b) His crew's complaining.
(c) The weather.
(d) An illness.

3. How far away is Sochi, when Alexander learns that Darius is there?
(a) Two days away.
(b) One week away.
(c) One day away.
(d) Two weeks away.

4. How does Darius and the Persian army prepare to battle Alexander for the second time?
(a) They build giant spears from trees.
(b) They work to make the land uneven.
(c) They build moats.
(d) They level the land.

5. What river is Thapsacus located near?
(a) The Nile.
(b) The Euphrates.
(c) The Tigris.
(d) The Atbara.

6. How many talents is the town of Soli fined by Alexander?
(a) Four hundred.
(b) One hundred.
(c) Two hundred.
(d) Three hundred.

7. Which one of the following is not included in the list of things that J.R. Hamilton clarifies in the book's footnotes?
(a) Alexander's age during the battles.
(b) Number of troops involved in battles.
(c) Geography.
(d) Names of places.

8. Which of Thrace's neighbors were involved in their second battle with Alexander?
(a) Triballi.
(b) Tymphaei.
(c) Amphilochians.
(d) Illyrians.

9. As Alexander approaches, where does Darius move his troops?
(a) Issus.
(b) Arados.
(c) Alexandria.
(d) Gaugamela.

10. Which omen does Alexander pay attention to which leads him to render the Persian navy useless?
(a) An eagle.
(b) A lion.
(c) A tiger.
(d) A hawk.

11. What season is it when Alexander finishes reorganizing the government of Egypt and heads north?
(a) Summer.
(b) Fall.
(c) Spring.
(d) Winter.

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

13. Why does Alexander fine the town of Soli?
(a) For their support of the Persians.
(b) For their lack of supplies.
(c) For their attempt to mislead him.
(d) For their attempt to hide from him.

14. Which northwest town rebels against Alexander after his battle with Glaucias?
(a) Thebes.
(b) Thermon.
(c) Elatea.
(d) Delphi.

15. How many infantry does Alexander have when he begins his Asian campaign?
(a) Twenty thousand.
(b) Thirty thousand.
(c) Fifty thousand.
(d) Forty thousand.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Alexander march through in his conquering Asian campaign?

2. What is the knot that Alexander attempts to untie at Gordium called?

3. Where is the former governor/satrap of Egypt killed?

4. Which of the following is not included in the description of the scenery surrounding the shrine of Ammon?

5. How are the sides matched in the battle between Alexander and Darius?

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