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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 1-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Technically, the victory in battle meant that Alexander was now what?
(a) The ruler of Persia.
(b) The ruler of Indo-Europe.
(c) The ruler of Macedonia.
(d) The ruler of the world.

2. The author states that Alexander was deeply affected by two things during his childhood - his love of Homer's epic poetry and the extreme and eccentric beliefs of whom?
(a) Da Vinci.
(b) Olympias.
(c) Aristotle.
(d) Philip.

3. Alexander wanted to go after and slay Darius, but what happened?
(a) He was injured.
(b) Darius escaped.
(c) He was called away just long enough for the defeated ruler to escape.
(d) Darius went into hiding.

4. The ___________________ love drama and the theatre.
(a) Russians.
(b) Greeks.
(c) Persians.
(d) Macedonians.

5. Did Aristotle have a long and irreversible impact on Alexander?
(a) Yes.
(b) Yes, but only at first.
(c) Yes, but not at first.
(d) No.

Short Answer Questions

1. What the Kingdom of Macedon poor?

2. For how long did Alexander march?

3. Keegan compares Alexander to whom?

4. Many of the soldiers were considered to be ___________ by Alexander.

5. Alexander paid a visit to the Oracle and it was said that the Oracle referred to Alexander as the son of whom?

(see the answer key)

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