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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many enemy casualties are there in Alexander's second battle with the Thracians?
(a) Two hundred.
(b) One hundred.
(c) Three hundred.
(d) Four hundred.

2. How does Alexander defeat Glaucias?
(a) With the use of a phalanx.
(b) With the use of archers.
(c) With the help of several tribes.
(d) With a surprise attack at night.

3. How many Getae troops have gathered on the opposite bank of Pine Island as Alexander attempts to land?
(a) Fifty thousand.
(b) Forty thousand.
(c) Twenty thousand.
(d) Thirty thousand.

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

5. How does Alexander respond to Darius' offer to be allies?
(a) He does not understand the offer.
(b) He ignores the offer.
(c) He rejects the offer.
(d) He accepts the offer.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which sea does Alexander try to establish ports on after dealing with the knot in Gordium?

2. Which tactic does Alexander use to defeat the Thracians in their first battle?

3. How many talents does Darius offer to Alexander as a way to retrieve his royal family?

4. How many talents does Alexander seize from Darius' royal tent?

5. How long after the fact does Arrian write about the campaigns of Alexander?

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