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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. What part of the enemy army does Alexander position his mounted archers against in the battle with Porus?
2. Who was Alexander's childhood tutor?
3. Which Macedonian officer gives a speech in favor of ending the war and returning home?
4. What does Alexander do to the Scythians and those that encouraged them after defeating them?
5. What causes Alexander to kill Cleitus?
Short Essay Questions
1. How does Alexander tackle the Rock of Chorienes?
2. What takes place when Alexander encounters Porus' son?
3. What happens at the Rock of Aornos?
4. How do the Macedonians reach the top of the Rock of Sogdiana?
5. 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?
6. Who is Cleitus and how does he die?
7. What do the Macedonians do when fighting against the elephants in the battle with Porus?
8. What is significant about the town of Cyropolis?
9. What does Alexander do in anticipation of monsoon season?
10. What idea causes Callisthenes to challenge Alexander?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Describe the Macedonians' passage through the Persian Gates and the problems they must overcome. Include their dealings with the Uxians and the Persians, as well as the reasons why Alexander burns the Persian palace once he makes it by the Persian Gates.
Essay Topic 2
Analyze the trouble that the Macedonian army encounters at the island of Tyre, the inventions that help them gain access to the island, why it takes longer than expected to reach the island, and the actions of the Tyrians before, during, and after the Macedonians confront them.
Essay Topic 3
Explain the circumstances surrounding the controversial assassination of Philip of Macedon. Include the varying theories of who is responsible for the assassination and the implications of Philips' death for Macedon in general.
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