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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 1-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. There is not much mention of Philip taking part in Alexander's life until the boy was about age ______________.
(a) Five.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Thirteen.
(d) Sixteen.

2. For how long did Alexander march?
(a) Five years.
(b) Twenty years.
(c) One year.
(d) Ten years.

3. How was Alexander toward his men?
(a) Mean and hateful.
(b) Generous and caring.
(c) Cold and uncaring.
(d) Neutral and fair.

4. At age ___________, Alexander went to war under Philip's command for the first time.
(a) Sixteen.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Twenty.

5. Alexander wanted to go after and slay Darius, but what happened?
(a) He was called away just long enough for the defeated ruler to escape.
(b) He was injured.
(c) Darius went into hiding.
(d) Darius escaped.

Short Answer Questions

1. After Philip died, it was clear that it was Alexander's time to assume power at the tender age of ___________.

2. Chapter one, "Alexander the Great and Heroic Leadership," begins with Keegan comparing Alexander to Napoleon, Attila the Hun, Genghis Khan, Prince Charles, Hitler and others. Does the author believe any of these leaders can compare to Alexander the Great?

3. Alexander paid a visit to the Oracle and it was said that the Oracle referred to Alexander as the son of whom?

4. Keegan compares Alexander to whom?

5. The ___________________ love drama and the theatre.

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