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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is used to burn down the towers that Alexander builds as he attempts to secure Egypt?
(a) Flamed arrows.
(b) Burning ropes.
(c) Torches.
(d) A flaming cattle boat.

2. Which river does Alexander cross before battling the Getae army?
(a) Pinios.
(b) Elpeus.
(c) Danube.
(d) Arahthos.

3. Where does Alexander march through in his conquering Asian campaign?
(a) Chlos.
(b) Naxos.
(c) Volos.
(d) Tarsus.

4. How wide is the battlefield between the Mediterranean Sea and the coastal mountains where Alexander and Darius meet?
(a) Two to three miles.
(b) Two to four miles.
(c) One to three miles.
(d) One to two miles.

5. Which one of the following is not included in the list of things that J.R. Hamilton clarifies in the book's footnotes?
(a) Names of places.
(b) Geography.
(c) Alexander's age during the battles.
(d) Number of troops involved in battles.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Alexander defeat Glaucias?

2. Which authors does Arrian challenge readers to read in order to verify the information he is presenting?

3. How are the sides matched in the battle between Alexander and Darius?

4. How many talents is the town of Soli fined by Alexander?

5. How many cavalry does Alexander have when he makes his way to Pine Island?

(see the answer key)

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