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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many Indians are killed by the Macedonians when Alexander battles with Porus' son?
(a) Six hundred.
(b) Five hundred.
(c) Three hundred.
(d) Four hundred.

2. Where does Alexander initially surprise the Mallians?
(a) In a field.
(b) On a river.
(c) In a desert.
(d) On a mountain.

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

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

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

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

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

8. How many soldiers volunteer to climb the Rock of Sogdiana?
(a) Three hundred.
(b) Five hundred.
(c) Four hundred.
(d) Two hundred.

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

10. How long does it take for Alexander to regret killing Cleitus?
(a) He regrets it the next day.
(b) He regrets it the next week.
(c) He regrets it immediately.
(d) He never regrets it.

11. How does Alexander assure his men that he is still alive after being injured by the Mallians?
(a) He sends a messenger.
(b) He sends them notes.
(c) He gives a speech.
(d) He appears on a barge.

12. Which one of the following is not something that Alexander tells his men after they have requested to return home?
(a) They are not allowed to leave.
(b) They are deserting him.
(c) They can go home.
(d) He will find others to fight with.

13. What do the natives on top of the Rock of Sogdiana tell Alexander that he needs to defeat them?
(a) A catapult.
(b) Longer spears.
(c) Bigger arrows.
(d) Soldiers with wings.

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

15. Which river does Alexander travel after recovering from his injury?
(a) Tigris.
(b) Indus.
(c) Acesines.
(d) Hydaspes.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many towns offer Alexander resistance in the beginning of Section 4?

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

3. How does monsoon season affect sea travel?

4. What do the Macedonians make out of skins and straw the night before they plan to cross the river during the battle with Porus?

5. How many days does Alexander mourn for Cleitus' death?

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