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

2. What happens to Bessus after he is captured by Alexander?

3. When does Alexander give Porus his kingdom back?

4. Which river presents rapids for Alexander?

5. How does Alexander position his forces to cross the river during the battle with Porus?

Short Essay Questions

1. What omen does Alexander ignore before facing the Scythians and what is the result of their battle?

2. How does Alexander respond to Coenus' speech?

3. How do the Macedonians cross the Hydaspes River and what new threat do they face there?

4. What idea causes Callisthenes to challenge Alexander?

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

6. How do Alexander and the Macedonians begin their trip to the Indian Ocean, and what impression do they make on the Indians?

7. How is Alexander injured while fighting the Mallians?

8. How does Alexander cross the Indus River?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Alexander's early death has caused many theories to surface.

1) Describe the warning that Alexander receives on his way back to Babylon and his response to it.

2) Explain the events leading up to Alexander's death.

3) Analyze the possible theories about the cause of Alexander's death, which one is the most plausible, and how Alexander the Great will most likely be remembered.

Essay Topic 2

The Macedonians vs. The Persians at Issus is the first battle between Alexander and Darius.

1) Explain how the Macedonians pass through the Syrian Gates on their way to Darius and the Persians.

2) Analyze the preparations made by both the Macedonians and the Persians before their first battle at Issus.

3) Describe the events at Issus, the actions of Alexander and Darius, and the results of the battle.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze the trouble that the Macedonian army encounters at the island of Tyre, the inventions that help them gain access to the island, why it takes longer than expected to reach the island, and the actions of the Tyrians before, during, and after the Macedonians confront them.

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