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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Alexander make sacrifices to after seizing the town of the Getae?
(a) Zeus and Poseidon.
(b) Zeus and Ares.
(c) Zeus and Heracles.
(d) Zeus and Apollo.

2. What slows Alexander down when he crosses the Syrian Gates on his way to Sochi?
(a) The weather.
(b) An illness.
(c) His crew's complaining.
(d) An unexpected attack.

3. When is Philip of Macedon assassinated?
(a) 220 B.C.
(b) 520 B.C.
(c) 446 B.C.
(d) 336 B.C.

4. How many talents does Alexander seize from Darius' royal tent?
(a) Three thousand.
(b) Two thousand.
(c) One thousand.
(d) Four thousand.

5. In one version of the story, how does Alexander deal with the knot at Gordium?
(a) He unties it by himself.
(b) He cuts through it with a sword.
(c) He unties it with the help of three other men.
(d) He burns it.

Short Answer Questions

1. What part of his army does Alexander reinforce before charging Darius' army?

2. Which one of the following is secured by the Macedonians while Alexander is at Soli?

3. How long has the Persian Empire been trying to conquer Greece when Alexander builds an army to attack it?

4. Which mountains does Alexander pass on the way to the Syrian Gates?

5. What temple is a source of refuge for a town's population as Alexander battles to secure Egypt?

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