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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. On the way back home, what river does Alexander take to the Indian Ocean?

2. How does monsoon season affect sea travel?

3. How many Indians are killed by the Macedonians when Alexander battles with Porus' son?

4. What is the result of the alternate route that Alexander takes to the Indian Ocean?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Alexander tackle the Rock of Chorienes?

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

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

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

7. How is Alexander injured while fighting the Mallians?

8. What idea causes Callisthenes to challenge Alexander?

9. Who is Cleitus and how does he die?

10. How does Alexander cross the Indus River?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe the battle between the Macedonians and the Getae army, and the crossing of the Danube River. Use the information in the book to provide an analysis of Alexander's actions during and after the battle as well as the sacrifices he makes and the meaning behind them.

Essay Topic 2

Analyze Alexander's speech and Coenus' speech as the decision is made to return home and end the campaign. Use the book as a reference to form an analysis of why Coenus' speech was so effective, the points he makes during it, and Alexander's manipulative response to it.

Essay Topic 3

The Rock of Sogdiana is taken by the Macedonians, sending a signal to the world of their dominance.

1) Describe the Rock of Sogdiana and why it is considered a big challenge for the Macedonians.

2) Explain the actions of the natives on top of the Rock of Sogdiana before, during, and after the Macedonians reach the top of the mountain.

3) Analyze the tactics that the Macedonians use to climb the Rock of Sogdiana and surprise the enemy.

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