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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do the Macedonians enter the second battle against Darius and the Persian army?
(a) They have more troops, but are not as well armed.
(b) They are outnumbered and not as well armed.
(c) They are outnumbered, but are better armed.
(d) They have more troops and are better armed.

2. What season is it when Alexander finishes reorganizing the government of Egypt and heads north?
(a) Summer.
(b) Winter.
(c) Fall.
(d) Spring.

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

4. Whom do the elephants trample in trying to escape the Macedonians' assault?
(a) Only the Macedonians.
(b) The Macedonians and the Indians.
(c) Only the Indians.
(d) Neither the Macedonians nor the Indians.

5. How many talents does Darius offer to Alexander as a way to retrieve his royal family?
(a) Twenty thousand.
(b) Ten thousand.
(c) Five thousand.
(d) Fifteen thousand.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the Indians' response to Alexander's flotilla as it makes it way down the river?

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

3. How much resistance does Alexander encounter at Egypt?

4. What type of talents does the town of Aspendus offer to Alexander after surrendering?

5. What is used to burn down the towers that Alexander builds as he attempts to secure Egypt?

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