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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many chariots does Porus' son have when he first faces Alexander?

2. How many days does Alexander battle the mercenaries from Massaga?

3. When do the Macedonians set sail for home?

4. What do the Macedonians exploit to gain an early advantage over Porus and the Indians?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens to the crew at the Acesines River junction?

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

3. What costly mistake does Alexander make at Gedrosia?

4. What do the Macedonians do when fighting against the elephants in the battle with Porus?

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

6. What action does Alexander take while visiting the tomb of Cyrus?

7. Who is Cleitus and how does he die?

8. What is significant about the town of Cyropolis?

9. What takes place when Alexander encounters Porus' son?

10. Why does Alexander want to take the Rock of Sogdiana, and what do the natives on top of the rock tell him?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

While crossing the Hydaspes River, Alexander meets Porus, and a new rivalry begins.

1) Describe the battle between the Macedonians and Porus' son.

2) Explain what happens when Alexander battles Porus and the Indians, the strategies of both armies, and the results of the battle.

3) Compare Porus with Darius looking at how both choose to handle defeat at the hands of the Macedonians.

Essay Topic 2

As the new ruler of Macedon by default, Alexander begins building an army to conquer the world.

1) Describe how the Macedonian army is established, and the initial response from Athens at the time.

2) Explain the reasons for Alexander's choice of Thrace as the first target.

3) Analyze the way that Alexander and the Macedonians defeat the Thracians and the Triballians.

Essay Topic 3

A battle with the Mallians and a disagreement with the Macedonians wounds Alexander in different ways.

1) Describe the battle with the Mallians, how Alexander is wounded, and the way he chooses to recover.

2) Explain the events at Opis, and the Macedonians' and Alexander's responses to them.

3) Analyze Alexander's actions as well as the reaction from the Macedonians.

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