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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. When does Alexander give Porus his kingdom back?
(a) June of 362 B.C.
(b) May of 362 B.C.
(c) May of 326 B.C.
(d) June of 326 B.C.

2. Where does Alexander order his fleet before visiting the tomb of Cyrus?
(a) The Danube River.
(b) The Euphrates River.
(c) The Tigris River.
(d) The Nile River.

3. Whom do the elephants trample in trying to escape the Macedonians' assault?
(a) Only the Macedonians.
(b) Neither the Macedonians nor the Indians.
(c) The Macedonians and the Indians.
(d) Only the Indians.

4. How does Porus position the elephants when preparing to march against Alexander?
(a) At intervals.
(b) Back to back.
(c) In a circle.
(d) In a line.

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. What town informs Alexander that Porus intends to stop the Macedonian army?

2. What happens to Bessus after he is captured by Alexander?

3. What do the Macedonians use against the elephants in Porus' army?

4. What does Alexander do to the Scythians and those that encouraged them after defeating them?

5. How does Alexander assure his men that he is still alive after being injured by the Mallians?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Alexander respond to Coenus' speech?

2. How is Alexander injured while fighting the Mallians?

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

4. What is significant about the town of Cyropolis?

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

6. What do the Macedonians do when fighting against the elephants in the battle with Porus?

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

8. What idea causes Callisthenes to challenge Alexander?

9. Who is Cleitus and how does he die?

10. What costly mistake does Alexander make at Gedrosia?

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