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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. How many cities named Alexandria are founded during Alexander's empire-building campaigns?
(a) Only a few.
(b) None.
(c) Many.
(d) One.

5. Which one of the Macedonians argues against the idea of prostration?
(a) Callisthenes.
(b) Coragus.
(c) Coenus.
(d) Craterus.

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

7. Where does Alexander order his fleet before visiting the tomb of Cyrus?
(a) The Nile River.
(b) The Danube River.
(c) The Tigris River.
(d) The Euphrates River.

8. 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) The natives begin jumping off the mountain.
(d) Their leader surrenders to Alexander.

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

10. During the rapids, what prevents the boats from becoming severely damaged?
(a) No wind.
(b) Deep water.
(c) Keeping the boats light with floats.
(d) Light winds.

11. Where does Alexander travel to after the flash flood?
(a) Carmania.
(b) Pontus.
(c) Parthia.
(d) Gedrosia.

12. What do the Macedonians make out of skins and straw the night before they plan to cross the river during the battle with Porus?
(a) Vests.
(b) Coats.
(c) Shields.
(d) Floats.

13. When do the Macedonians set sail for home?
(a) Dawn.
(b) Evening.
(c) Late afternoon.
(d) Early afternoon.

14. Where does Alexander experience a flash flood?
(a) Parthia.
(b) Pontus.
(c) Carmania.
(d) Gedrosia.

15. Which Macedonian officer gives a speech in favor of ending the war and returning home?
(a) Craterus.
(b) Coenus.
(c) Callisthenes.
(d) Coragus.

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. How do the natives react when the Macedonians reach the top of the Rock of Sogdiana?

3. What happens to Bessus after he is captured by Alexander?

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

5. How many days does Alexander battle the mercenaries from Massaga?

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