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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 first thing that Alexander does when he faces Porus across the river?
(a) He rides ahead of his men.
(b) He splits his forces.
(c) He hides his forces.
(d) He rests his men.

2. What final "unconquerable place" does Alexander attack after defeating the mercenaries from Massaga?
(a) The Rock of Arachosia.
(b) The Rock of Maracanda.
(c) The Rock of Aornos.
(d) The Rock of Pamir.

3. What town informs Alexander that Porus intends to stop the Macedonian army?
(a) Mathura.
(b) Taxiles.
(c) Sakala.
(d) Campa.

4. How much trouble does Alexander have in taking the first Mallian town?
(a) Little.
(b) Severe.
(c) None.
(d) Moderate.

5. How many Indian mercenaries from the town of Massaga threaten Alexander?
(a) Eight thousand.
(b) Three thousand.
(c) Seven thousand.
(d) Four thousand.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Porus wounded in the battle with Alexander?

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

3. What side of the Rock of Sogdiana has sheer cliffs?

4. Whom does Alexander make a sacrifice to after the death of Cleitus?

5. When does Alexander give Porus his kingdom back?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What omen does Alexander ignore before facing the Scythians and what is the result of their battle?

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

4. What idea causes Callisthenes to challenge Alexander?

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

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

7. How does Alexander cross the Indus River?

8. What points does Coenus make in favor of stopping the campaign and returning home?

9. What happens to the crew at the Acesines River junction?

10. How does Porus accept the defeat and why does Alexander give him his kingdom back?

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