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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Alexander do to the Scythians and those that encouraged them after defeating them?
(a) He kills them.
(b) He arrests them.
(c) He releases them.
(d) He convinces them to fight with him.

3. What is the Indians' response to Alexander's flotilla as it makes it way down the river?
(a) They are angered.
(b) They are impressed.
(c) They are amused.
(d) They are entertained.

4. What gives stability to the bridge that Alexander is building to cross the river?
(a) Rope.
(b) Railings.
(c) Poles.
(d) Rock piles.

5. What is the first thing that Alexander does when he faces Porus across the river?
(a) He rides ahead of his men.
(b) He splits his forces.
(c) He hides his forces.
(d) He rests his men.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which river are the Scythians near when they taunt Alexander?

2. How do Alexander's troops defend themselves against the arrows of the enemy on the way up the Rock of Chorienes?

3. How much resistance does Alexander encounter as he marches into India?

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

5. How many Indians are killed by the Macedonians when Alexander battles with Porus' son?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Porus accept the defeat and why does Alexander give him his kingdom back?

2. How does Alexander respond to Coenus' speech?

3. How do the Macedonians reach the top of the Rock of Sogdiana?

4. Why does Alexander want to see the ocean, and what warning does he give to the Macedonians in a speech defending his decision to continue with the campaign?

5. After being seriously injured in a battle, what does Alexander do to ensure his troops that he is still alive?

6. What does Alexander do in anticipation of monsoon season?

7. How does Alexander tackle the Rock of Chorienes?

8. What points does Coenus make in favor of stopping the campaign and returning home?

9. What happens at the Rock of Aornos?

10. How is Alexander injured while fighting the Mallians?

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