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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. Where does Alexander initially surprise the Mallians?
2. How many Indian mercenaries from the town of Massaga threaten Alexander?
3. What causes Alexander to kill Cleitus?
4. What causes Alexander to become ill after facing the Scythians?
5. How many days does Alexander mourn for Cleitus' death?
Short Essay Questions
1. What takes place when Alexander encounters Porus' son?
2. On the way to Gedrosia, what happens to some of the Macedonian army and the animals in the desert?
3. 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?
4. What idea causes Callisthenes to challenge Alexander?
5. How does Alexander respond to Coenus' speech?
6. What happens to the crew at the Acesines River junction?
7. What happens at the Rock of Aornos?
8. Why does Alexander want to take the Rock of Sogdiana, and what do the natives on top of the rock tell him?
9. How do the Macedonians cross the Hydaspes River and what new threat do they face there?
10. What does Alexander do in anticipation of monsoon season?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
The taking of Thebes is a significant part of Alexander's campaigns for many reasons.
1) Explain Alexander's original plan for battling the Thebans and why he decides to attack them.
2) Describe the mistake made at Thebes that leads to the town's defeat.
3) Analyze the controversial actions of Alexander after the Macedonians take control of Thebes, including the response from Greece.
Essay Topic 2
While crossing the Hydaspes River, Alexander meets Porus, and a new rivalry begins.
1) Describe the battle between the Macedonians and Porus' son.
2) Explain what happens when Alexander battles Porus and the Indians, the strategies of both armies, and the results of the battle.
3) Compare Porus with Darius looking at how both choose to handle defeat at the hands of the Macedonians.
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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