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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Alexander respond to Darius' suggestion that Alexander should marry Darius' daughter?
(a) He agrees to think about it.
(b) He ignores it.
(c) He refuses it.
(d) He accepts it.

2. How many talents is the town of Soli fined by Alexander?
(a) Four hundred.
(b) Three hundred.
(c) Two hundred.
(d) One hundred.

3. How long do Alexander's and Darius' armies prepare for battling each other a second time?
(a) One week.
(b) A few weeks.
(c) A few days.
(d) One day.

4. What type of talents does the town of Aspendus offer to Alexander after surrendering?
(a) Silver and gold.
(b) Silver and horses.
(c) Silver, gold, and horses.
(d) Gold and horses.

5. How many miles does the Getae army retreat after Alexander attacks them?
(a) Four.
(b) Ten.
(c) Eight
(d) Two.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Philip of Macedon's wife when he was assassinated?

2. After being arrested by a relative, when is Darius killed by his own troops?

3. How old is Alexander when he takes the throne of Macedon?

4. How long has the Persian Empire been trying to conquer Greece when Alexander builds an army to attack it?

5. How does Alexander defeat Glaucias?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Darius betrayed and killed?

2. What is the warning that Alexander receives while he is ill during the march from Asia to Tarsus, and how does he respond?

3. What is the second offer that Darius makes to Alexander and how does he respond?

4. How does Alexander defeat the Tyrians?

5. How does Alexander assume the crown of Macedon?

6. What problem does Alexander face at the island of Tyre?

7. How does Alexander cross the Danube River and what obstacle stands in his way?

8. What happens in the battle between the Macedonians and the Persians at Issus?

9. Where does Alexander chase Bessus, and how is Bessus captured?

10. What does Alexander do at Pasargadae and why?

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