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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 do the Macedonians fill the ravine in the Rock of Chorienes with as they climb?

2. How does Alexander deal with the resistance he encounters on the way to the Indian Ocean after recovering from his injury?

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

4. When do the Macedonians set sail for home?

5. What part of the enemy army does Alexander position his mounted archers against in the battle with Porus?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do the Macedonians cross the Hydaspes River and what new threat do they face there?

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

3. What omen does Alexander ignore before facing the Scythians and what is the result of their battle?

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

5. How does Alexander cross the Indus River?

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

7. How does Alexander respond to Coenus' speech?

8. How does Alexander tackle the Rock of Chorienes?

9. Why does Alexander want to take the Rock of Sogdiana, and what do the natives on top of the rock tell him?

10. How do the Macedonians reach the top of the Rock of Sogdiana?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Analyze the author's reasons for writing "The Campaigns of Alexander", including the following:

1) Describe Arrian's background and why he is considered an authority on the history of Alexander the Great.

2) Explain Arrian's intentions in writing the book and how he hopes to accomplish them. 3) Describe the challenge that Arrian makes to the reader in order to substantiate his accuracy.

Essay Topic 3

The Macedonians vs. The Persians at Issus is the first battle between Alexander and Darius.

1) Explain how the Macedonians pass through the Syrian Gates on their way to Darius and the Persians.

2) Analyze the preparations made by both the Macedonians and the Persians before their first battle at Issus.

3) Describe the events at Issus, the actions of Alexander and Darius, and the results of the battle.

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