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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. As part of his strategy, what does Alexander want Porus to do on the river?
(a) Follow Alexander.
(b) Post lookouts.
(c) Position men on both sides of the river.
(d) Stay on one side of the river.

4. How many chariots does Porus' son have when he first faces Alexander?
(a) Three hundred and forty.
(b) Four hundred and forty.
(c) One hundred and forty.
(d) Two hundred and forty.

5. What wounds Alexander during the fight in a Mallian town?
(a) A fire.
(b) A rock.
(c) A spear.
(d) An arrow.

6. What happens between the natives on top of the Rock of Chorienes and the Macedonians?
(a) The natives begin attacking the Macedonians as they reach the top.
(b) The natives hide from Alexander.
(c) Their leader surrenders to Alexander.
(d) The natives begin jumping off the mountain.

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

8. What do the Macedonians use against the elephants in Porus' army?
(a) Water.
(b) Dirt.
(c) Rocks.
(d) Pikes.

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

10. What do the Macedonians pour on the back of the elephants during the battle with Porus?
(a) Rocks.
(b) Hot water.
(c) Cold water.
(d) Missiles.

11. Who was Alexander's childhood tutor?
(a) Plato.
(b) Plutarch.
(c) Socrates.
(d) Aristotle.

12. How does Porus position the elephants when preparing to march against Alexander?
(a) At intervals.
(b) In a circle.
(c) In a line.
(d) Back to back.

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

14. What causes Alexander to become ill after facing the Scythians?
(a) Tainted water.
(b) Food poisoning.
(c) Lack of water.
(d) Lack of sleep.

15. How many shifts does Alexander work the Macedonians as they climb the Rock of Chorienes?
(a) Two.
(b) Seven.
(c) Five.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the Macedonians exploit to gain an early advantage over Porus and the Indians?

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

3. On what river does Alexander first use boats to build a bridge?

4. Where is Alexander wounded while fighting the Mallians?

5. During the rapids, what prevents the boats from becoming severely damaged?

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