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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 final "unconquerable place" does Alexander attack after defeating the mercenaries from Massaga?

2. How does Alexander assure his men that he is still alive after being injured by the Mallians?

3. Which river presents rapids for Alexander?

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

5. How many cities named Alexandria are founded during Alexander's empire-building campaigns?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. How does Alexander respond to Coenus' speech?

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

5. What happens at the Rock of Aornos?

6. How does Alexander tackle the Rock of Chorienes?

7. What is significant about the town of Cyropolis?

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

9. What takes place when Alexander encounters Porus' son?

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

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

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

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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