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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapters 1-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. One of the biggest benefits of Wellington's scarce idle time is what?
(a) Not much is known about the commander.
(b) The commander wrote a great deal.
(c) The commander never made mistakes.
(d) The commander could not get himself into trouble.

2. It was shown that Grant realized his error pre-war when making the distinction between who?
(a) The American soldier and the European soldier.
(b) The wealthy soldier and the poor soldier.
(c) The man who volunteered to enlist and the man who served as a soldier during peacetime.
(d) The northerner and the southerner.

3. What technological advancement was important during the American Revolution, the Peninsular War, and at Waterloo? This proves that military progress is inevitable.
(a) The automatic weapon.
(b) The cannon.
(c) The rifle.
(d) The tank.

4. Wellington was well known for having _____________ routine, which is credited for much of his success in planning campaigns.
(a) An unusual.
(b) An exciting.
(c) An unvarying.
(d) An often changing.

5. How long did Wellington spend in India?
(a) Eight years.
(b) Three years.
(c) Four years.
(d) Thirteen years.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Alexander's preliminary goal during those years?

2. During the early morning hours, Wellington took time to write his dispatch, which would later appear in its entirety where?

3. When did Wellington come alive in his military career?

4. 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?

5. Keegan states that if there is any one historical document that details the Civil War in its entirety, that document would be what?

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