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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which river presents rapids for Alexander?
(a) Tigris.
(b) Hydaspes.
(c) Indus.
(d) Acesines.

2. Which river does Porus attempt to stop Alexander from crossing?
(a) Hydaspes.
(b) Yamuna.
(c) Mahanadi.
(d) Chambal.

3. How many days does Alexander battle the mercenaries from Massaga?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

4. What type of water, with sea creatures in it, does Alexander find on his way to the Indian Ocean?
(a) Brackish.
(b) Saltwater.
(c) Fresh water.
(d) Muddy.

5. Where does Alexander lead his troops during monsoon season?
(a) East.
(b) West.
(c) North.
(d) South.

6. On the way back home, what river does Alexander take to the Indian Ocean?
(a) Hydaspes.
(b) Ganges.
(c) Narmada.
(d) Mathura.

7. How do Alexander's troops defend themselves against the arrows of the enemy on the way up the Rock of Chorienes?
(a) They dodge them with speed.
(b) They begin throwing rocks up at the enemy.
(c) They use screens.
(d) They climb at night so the enemy cannot see them.

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

9. How much resistance does Alexander encounter as he marches into India?
(a) No resistance.
(b) Moderate resistance.
(c) Significant resistance.
(d) Slight resistance.

10. How many towns offer Alexander resistance in the beginning of Section 4?
(a) Five.
(b) Two.
(c) Eight.
(d) Seven.

11. How many cavalry does Porus' son have when he first encounters Alexander?
(a) Fifteen hundred.
(b) Two thousand.
(c) One thousand.
(d) Twenty five hundred.

12. Whom do the elephants trample in trying to escape the Macedonians' assault?
(a) Neither the Macedonians nor the Indians.
(b) Only the Indians.
(c) The Macedonians and the Indians.
(d) Only the Macedonians.

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

14. After monsoon season, what happens between the Macedonians and the natives they encounter?
(a) The natives hide and are never seen.
(b) The natives surrender after a lengthy fight.
(c) The natives surrender after a brief fight.
(d) The natives surrender without a fight.

15. What town informs Alexander that Porus intends to stop the Macedonian army?
(a) Campa.
(b) Sakala.
(c) Mathura.
(d) Taxiles.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Alexander deal with the resistance he encounters on the way to the Indian Ocean after recovering from his injury?

2. What do the Macedonians pour on the back of the elephants during the battle with Porus?

3. How many guards are with Alexander as he jumps into a town before being wounded?

4. Who was Alexander's childhood tutor?

5. How many Indians are killed by the Macedonians when Alexander battles with Porus' son?

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