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

2. What gives stability to the bridge that Alexander is building to cross the river?
(a) Railings.
(b) Rope.
(c) Rock piles.
(d) Poles.

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

4. How many chariots does Porus' son have when he first faces Alexander?
(a) Four hundred and forty.
(b) Two hundred and forty.
(c) Three hundred and forty.
(d) One hundred and forty.

5. What side of the Rock of Sogdiana has sheer cliffs?
(a) The east side.
(b) The north side.
(c) The west side.
(d) Every side.

Short Answer Questions

1. After monsoon season, what happens between the Macedonians and the natives they encounter?

2. What wounds Alexander during the fight in a Mallian town?

3. Whom do the elephants trample in trying to escape the Macedonians' assault?

4. How does Alexander position his forces to cross the river during the battle with Porus?

5. How does Porus position the elephants when preparing to march against Alexander?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is significant about the town of Cyropolis?

2. How do the Macedonians reach the top of the Rock of Sogdiana?

3. What action does Alexander take while visiting the tomb of Cyrus?

4. What takes place when Alexander encounters Porus' son?

5. How do Alexander and the Macedonians begin their trip to the Indian Ocean, and what impression do they make on the Indians?

6. What happens at the Rock of Aornos?

7. How does Alexander respond to Coenus' speech?

8. How do the Macedonians cross the Hydaspes River and what new threat do they face there?

9. How is Alexander injured while fighting the Mallians?

10. On the way to Gedrosia, what happens to some of the Macedonian army and the animals in the desert?

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