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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As part of his strategy, what does Alexander want Porus to do on the river?
(a) Follow Alexander.
(b) Stay on one side of the river.
(c) Position men on both sides of the river.
(d) Post lookouts.

2. Where is the oracle of Ammon that Alexander visits located?
(a) Libya.
(b) Algeria.
(c) Chad.
(d) Egypt.

3. What do the Macedonians fill the ravine in the Rock of Chorienes with as they climb?
(a) Dirt.
(b) Water.
(c) Tree branches.
(d) Rocks.

4. Where does Alexander dispatch his troops to retrieve Darius' treasure after the battle?
(a) Tripoli.
(b) Latakia.
(c) Damascus.
(d) Saida.

5. What side of the Rock of Sogdiana has sheer cliffs?
(a) The west side.
(b) Every side.
(c) The east side.
(d) The north side.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was Alexander's childhood tutor?

2. How many soldiers volunteer to climb the Rock of Sogdiana?

3. What town informs Alexander that Porus intends to stop the Macedonian army?

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

5. Which river does Alexander cross before defeating Bessus?

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