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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Alexander travel to after the flash flood?
(a) Pontus.
(b) Parthia.
(c) Gedrosia.
(d) Carmania.

2. What do the Macedonians make out of skins and straw the night before they plan to cross the river during the battle with Porus?
(a) Floats.
(b) Vests.
(c) Coats.
(d) Shields.

3. Where does Alexander initially surprise the Mallians?
(a) In a desert.
(b) In a field.
(c) On a river.
(d) On a mountain.

4. How many soldiers volunteer to climb the Rock of Sogdiana?
(a) Five hundred.
(b) Two hundred.
(c) Four hundred.
(d) Three hundred.

5. How does Alexander assure his men that he is still alive after being injured by the Mallians?
(a) He gives a speech.
(b) He sends them notes.
(c) He appears on a barge.
(d) He sends a messenger.

6. What is the weather like on the night before the Macedonians cross the river while battling Porus?
(a) It is clear.
(b) There is a typhoon.
(c) There is a flood.
(d) There is a rainstorm.

7. Which river are the Scythians near when they taunt Alexander?
(a) Ogosta.
(b) Agrianes.
(c) Tanais.
(d) Tibis.

8. Which one of the Macedonians argues against the idea of prostration?
(a) Callisthenes.
(b) Coenus.
(c) Craterus.
(d) Coragus.

9. How does monsoon season affect sea travel?
(a) It makes sea travel impossible.
(b) It is not good for sea travel.
(c) It is good for sea travel.
(d) It has no effect on sea travel.

10. What is the result of the alternate route that Alexander takes to the Indian Ocean?
(a) It is the same level of difficulty as the first route.
(b) It is more difficult than the first route.
(c) He takes the same route both times.
(d) It is easier than the first route.

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

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

13. Where is Alexander wounded while fighting the Mallians?
(a) The back.
(b) The leg.
(c) The arm.
(d) The chest.

14. Which river does Porus attempt to stop Alexander from crossing?
(a) Chambal.
(b) Mahanadi.
(c) Yamuna.
(d) Hydaspes.

15. What type of water, with sea creatures in it, does Alexander find on his way to the Indian Ocean?
(a) Brackish.
(b) Saltwater.
(c) Muddy.
(d) Fresh water.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Alexander experience a flash flood?

2. How many animals die in the desert that the Macedonians travel across after monsoon season?

3. What side of the Rock of Sogdiana has sheer cliffs?

4. Which river presents rapids for Alexander?

5. What gives stability to the bridge that Alexander is building to cross the river?

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