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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 does Alexander tell his troops in an attempt to encourage them to continue fighting?

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

3. What is the first thing that Alexander does when he faces Porus across the river?

4. How many days does Alexander mourn for Cleitus' death?

5. How many chariots does Porus' son have when he first faces Alexander?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Alexander do in anticipation of monsoon season?

2. How is Alexander injured while fighting the Mallians?

3. What idea causes Callisthenes to challenge Alexander?

4. How does Alexander tackle the Rock of Chorienes?

5. How does Alexander respond to Coenus' speech?

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

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

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

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

10. Who is Cleitus and how does he die?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The second battle between the Macedonians and the Persians takes place at Gaugamela. 1) Describe the preparations and strategies made by the Macedonian army and the Persian army before their second battle.

2) Explain the battle of Gaugamela, the gains and setbacks of the Macedonians, and the eventual outcome of the battle.

3) Analyze Darius' actions after the battle including why Alexander must stop chasing him in order to return to the battlefield.

Essay Topic 2

Explain both offers that Darius makes to Alexander in his attempts to regain his royal family. Also, include Alexander's responses to the offers, his treatment of the royal family, and explain why he continues to pursue Darius after he has been defeated.

Essay Topic 3

Alexander's early death has caused many theories to surface.

1) Describe the warning that Alexander receives on his way back to Babylon and his response to it.

2) Explain the events leading up to Alexander's death.

3) Analyze the possible theories about the cause of Alexander's death, which one is the most plausible, and how Alexander the Great will most likely be remembered.

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