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Alexander Trivia Quiz

Oliver Stone's epic movie may be as controversial as the Macedonian conqueror himself.

A multiple-choice quiz by rsh437. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
rsh437

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
282,405

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Difficult

Avg Score
5 / 10

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Question 1 of 10

1. The movie began with the old Ptolemy dictating his memoir. Where was he? Hint

Pella

Alexandria

Athens

Babylon

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Question 2 of 10

2. King Philip took young Alexander down a cave and they talked about mythical Greek heroes depicted in the murals on the cave wall. Which of these heroes was NOT mentioned?

Hint

Achilles

Odysseus

Oedipus

Heracles

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Question 3 of 10

3. The night before the Battle at Gaugamela, which deity did we see Alexander praying to? Hint

Zeus

Dionysus

Ares

Phobos

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Question 4 of 10

4. At Gaugamela, when Darius fled from battle, why didn't Alexander chase him? Hint

His horses were exhausted

He thought Darius was laying a trap for him

He believed it was to his advantage that Darius should remain on the run

Parmenion's troops needed help

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Question 5 of 10

5. In the palace of Babylon, who mistook Hephaestion to be Alexander? Hint

Princess Stateira

Bagoas

The Queen Mother

Roxane

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Question 6 of 10

6. During their t�te � t�te on the balcony, what animal did Hephaestion liken Alexander to? Hint

Lion

Deer

Horse

Eagle

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Question 7 of 10

7. On Alexander's wedding night, Hephaestion gave him a ring and they embraced. Roxane witnessed the scene and seemed appalled. What did Alexander say to her? Hint

There are many different ways to love

You needn't worry about things you don't understand

It's not what it looks like

Come join us

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Question 8 of 10

8. Before his fatal clash with Alexander, Cleitus had just been appointed Satrap of ___, which he was not happy about. Where was his appointment? Hint

Sogdia

Scythia

Assyria

Bactria

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Question 9 of 10

9. In India, when Alexander was addressing the troops after being wounded in battle, who did he see behind the cheering soldiers? Hint

Cleitus

Darius

Philip

Zeus

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Question 10 of 10

10. Before drinking the fatal bowl of wine, whose image did Alexander see in the wine? Hint

Dionysus

Olympias

Hephaestion

Roxane

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. The movie began with the old Ptolemy dictating his memoir. Where was he?

Answer: Alexandria

After Alexander's death Ptolemy ruled Egypt and established his capital in Alexandria. The movie showed the Library of Alexandria being assembled, and the famous lighthouse on the horizon (though the latter wouldn't have been built yet during Ptolemy's time).

2. King Philip took young Alexander down a cave and they talked about mythical Greek heroes depicted in the murals on the cave wall. Which of these heroes was NOT mentioned?

Answer: Odysseus

Prometheus and Medea were also depicted on the wall. The themes of these stories were repeated in the movie, intertwined with Alexander's fate and his inner struggle with his demons.

3. The night before the Battle at Gaugamela, which deity did we see Alexander praying to?

Answer: Phobos

Phobos was the god of fear. Alexander told Hephaestion he believed that the fear of death drove all men. Thus he said in his pre-battle speech the next day: "Conquer your fear, and I promise you, you will conquer death."

4. At Gaugamela, when Darius fled from battle, why didn't Alexander chase him?

Answer: Parmenion's troops needed help

Alexander was about to chase Darius when he learned Parmenion's flank was crumbling, so he had to turn back. This incident was mentioned later as Nearchus blamed Parmenion's failure to hold his position for their getting stuck in Asia.

5. In the palace of Babylon, who mistook Hephaestion to be Alexander?

Answer: Princess Stateira

In history it was the Queen Mother, after her capture at Issus. Oliver Stone said in the commentary that he wanted a famous French actress to play the Queen Mother in this scene. What she declined, he changed it in the script to Princess Stateira.

6. During their t�te � t�te on the balcony, what animal did Hephaestion liken Alexander to?

Answer: Deer

"Like a deer, listening in the wind." Alexander had just pledged his love to Hephaestion and the latter was beyond himself with joy.

7. On Alexander's wedding night, Hephaestion gave him a ring and they embraced. Roxane witnessed the scene and seemed appalled. What did Alexander say to her?

Answer: There are many different ways to love

Apparently she didn't buy it. Roxane and Hephaestion spited each other throughout the movie. When Hephaestion died Alexander suspected he was poisoned by Roxane.

8. Before his fatal clash with Alexander, Cleitus had just been appointed Satrap of ___, which he was not happy about. Where was his appointment?

Answer: Bactria

At a banquet Cleitus was making caustic remarks about Alexander's Persian army. Ptolemy tried to change the subject with a toast to Cleitus' new appointment. But Cleitus said it was an exile, and went on rambling, until Alexander snapped and stabbed him with a spear.

9. In India, when Alexander was addressing the troops after being wounded in battle, who did he see behind the cheering soldiers?

Answer: Philip

It was his father's ghost, dressed in black armour. He was nodding to his son with approval.

10. Before drinking the fatal bowl of wine, whose image did Alexander see in the wine?

Answer: Olympias

It was his mother's face surrounded by snakes, trying to warn him of danger. Alexander hesitated, but drank it anyway. The movie suggested the wine was poisoned. Ptolemy the narrator admitted they were all in on it, because they couldn't go on anymore.

Source: Author rsh437

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