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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) Gedrosia.
(c) Cyropolis.
(d) Armenia.

2. Who was Alexander's childhood tutor?
(a) Plutarch.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) Socrates.
(d) Plato.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Macedonian officer gives a speech in favor of ending the war and returning home?

2. How long does it take for Alexander to regret killing Cleitus?

3. How much trouble does Alexander have in taking the first Mallian town?

4. Where is Alexander wounded while fighting the Mallians?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Who is Cleitus and how does he die?

3. What happens at the Rock of Aornos?

4. What is significant about the town of Cyropolis?

5. How is Alexander injured while fighting the Mallians?

6. After being seriously injured in a battle, what does Alexander do to ensure his troops that he is still alive?

7. Why does Alexander want to see the ocean, and what warning does he give to the Macedonians in a speech defending his decision to continue with the campaign?

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

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

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

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