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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 do the Macedonians kill the horses that lead the chariots of the Persian army in their second battle?
(a) With their hands.
(b) With rocks.
(c) With arrows.
(d) With javelins.

2. Facing resistance from Glaucias, what town does Alexander attempt to take?
(a) Thasos.
(b) Pelium.
(c) Ambracia.
(d) Maronea.

3. Where does Alexander encounter Darius and his refortified army?
(a) Gaugamela.
(b) Antioch.
(c) Alexandria.
(d) Damascus.

4. What is used to burn down the towers that Alexander builds as he attempts to secure Egypt?
(a) Flamed arrows.
(b) A flaming cattle boat.
(c) Torches.
(d) Burning ropes.

5. How far away is Sochi, when Alexander learns that Darius is there?
(a) Two days away.
(b) One day away.
(c) Two weeks away.
(d) One week away.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which island does Alexander experience problems with while trying to secure Egypt?

2. In one version of the story, how does Alexander deal with the knot at Gordium?

3. Which one of the following is secured by the Macedonians while Alexander is at Soli?

4. Which northwest town rebels against Alexander after his battle with Glaucias?

5. What part of his army does Alexander reinforce before charging Darius' army?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the Macedonians pass through the Syrian Gates, and what weakness does Alexander correct before facing Darius and the Persians?

2. What does Alexander do at Pasargadae and why?

3. What threat does Glaucias pose to Alexander and how do the Macedonians attempt to take the town of Pelium?

4. How does Alexander defeat the Tyrians?

5. How does Alexander surprise the Getae army and what happens during their battle?

6. Where is Alexander crowned the Pharaoh, and what happens when he visits the oracle of Ammon?

7. What omen does Alexander listen to in preparing to battle the Persians?

8. What questionable actions does Alexander take at Thebes?

9. How do Alexander and the Macedonians win their first battle with the Thracians?

10. How does Alexander assume the crown of Macedon?

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