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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Alexander do before engaging Darius?
(a) He gives his troops a speech.
(b) He threatens his troops.
(c) He questions his troops' loyalty.
(d) He jokes with his troops about the upcoming battle.

2. Which island does Alexander experience problems with while trying to secure Egypt?
(a) Tyre.
(b) Sidon.
(c) Naqoura.
(d) El Mina.

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

4. Which authors does Arrian challenge readers to read in order to verify the information he is presenting?
(a) Simonides and Archilochus.
(b) Ptolemy and Archilochus.
(c) Ptolemy and Aristobulus.
(d) Simonides and Aristobulus.

5. Which one of the following is secured by the Macedonians while Alexander is at Soli?
(a) Apamea.
(b) Byzantium.
(c) Halicarnassus.
(d) Nicomedia.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens to Alexander after he takes the healing potion?

2. Which of the following is not included in the list of places liberated by Alexander while battling the Persians?

3. What other name is Arrian, the author, known as?

4. What is the knot that Alexander attempts to untie at Gordium called?

5. Why does Alexander fine the town of Soli?

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