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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When does Alexander arrive in Thapsacus?
(a) August.
(b) June.
(c) September.
(d) November.

2. How does Porus position the elephants when preparing to march against Alexander?
(a) In a circle.
(b) At intervals.
(c) Back to back.
(d) In a line.

3. Which sea does Alexander try to establish ports on after dealing with the knot in Gordium?
(a) The Aegean Sea.
(b) The Sea of Crete.
(c) The Mediterranean Sea.
(d) The Ionian Sea.

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

5. How was Ammon first depicted?
(a) As a walrus.
(b) As a ram.
(c) As a cow.
(d) As a bull.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which ancestors is Alexander trying to outdo?

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

3. Which river does Porus attempt to stop Alexander from crossing?

4. Which one of the following is not included in the list of things that J.R. Hamilton clarifies in the book's footnotes?

5. What is the weather like on the night before the Macedonians cross the river while battling Porus?

(see the answer key)

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