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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Philip of Macedon's wife when he was assassinated?

2. According to the legend, what happens to a person if they can untie the knot at Gordium?

3. What does Alexander do before engaging Darius?

4. How many Getae troops have gathered on the opposite bank of Pine Island as Alexander attempts to land?

5. How many talents is the town of Soli fined by Alexander?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Alexander cross the Danube River and what obstacle stands in his way?

3. What is the author's intention in "The Campaigns of Alexander", and what challenge does he make to the reader?

4. What questionable actions does Alexander take at Thebes?

5. What offer does Darius make to Alexander after losing the first battle?

6. What incident occurs when the Uxians attempt to interfere with Alexander's plans to pass through the Persian Gates?

7. What is the second offer that Darius makes to Alexander and how does he respond?

8. How is Darius betrayed and killed?

9. What happens in the battle between the Macedonians and the Persians at Issus?

10. What problem does Alexander face at the island of Tyre?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A battle with the Mallians and a disagreement with the Macedonians wounds Alexander in different ways.

1) Describe the battle with the Mallians, how Alexander is wounded, and the way he chooses to recover.

2) Explain the events at Opis, and the Macedonians' and Alexander's responses to them.

3) Analyze Alexander's actions as well as the reaction from the Macedonians.

Essay Topic 2

Betrayal leads to the replacement and murder of Darius as Alexander approaches the Persians again.

1) Explain how Bessus betrays Darius to become the self-proclaimed leader of the Persians.

2) Describe Darius' death and Alexander's response to it.

3) Explain why the Persians betray Bessus and how he is captured by the Macedonians. 4) Analyze the role of the Scythians, how they are defeated, and Alexander's actions in Bessus' capture and execution.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast the deaths of two Macedonians as they are murdered by Alexander, detailing his and their actions and words leading up to and following each event.

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