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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the Macedonians kill the horses that lead the chariots of the Persian army in their second battle?
(a) With rocks.
(b) With arrows.
(c) With their hands.
(d) With javelins.

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

3. How does Athens originally react to Alexander's plan to build an army?
(a) They are confused by it.
(b) They encourage it.
(c) They resist it.
(d) They are angered by it.

4. Where does Alexander order his fleet to sail as he makes his way to Heliopolis?
(a) Luxor.
(b) Memphis.
(c) Giza.
(d) Thebes.

5. How does the Macedonian army pass through the Syrian Gates on their way to Darius?
(a) In a narrow line and at night.
(b) In a wide line and during the day.
(c) In a wide line and at night.
(d) In a narrow line and during the day.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which northwest town rebels against Alexander after his battle with Glaucias?

2. How do the Macedonians enter the second battle against Darius and the Persian army?

3. How many of Alexander's men are killed in the second battle with the Thracians?

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

5. Which of the following is not included in the description of the scenery surrounding the shrine of Ammon?

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