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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is the largest town that Alexander has resistance from, and the town that is populated by the Scythians?
(a) Phrygia.
(b) Cyropolis.
(c) Armenia.
(d) Gedrosia.

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What does Alexander tell his troops in an attempt to encourage them to continue fighting?
(a) They have seen too much war.
(b) The end of war is near.
(c) This is only the beginning of war.
(d) They have not yet seen war.

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

12. How many guards are with Alexander as he jumps into a town before being wounded?
(a) Fifty.
(b) A few.
(c) One hundred.
(d) None.

13. Which river are the Scythians near when they taunt Alexander?
(a) Agrianes.
(b) Ogosta.
(c) Tibis.
(d) Tanais.

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

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

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 is the result of the alternate route that Alexander takes to the Indian Ocean?

3. How many cavalry does Porus' son have when he first encounters Alexander?

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

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

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