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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 1-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Once Wellington took the reins, he had participated in an average of how many battles per year, not counting the years taken off during peacetime or tending to other duties?
(a) Two.
(b) One.
(c) Four.
(d) Three.

2. What ideas of Wellington impressed Castlereagh?
(a) Protecting France with naval power.
(b) Protecting Portugal with air power.
(c) Protecting Portugal with naval power.
(d) Protecting Spain with naval power.

3. Did Wellington have any sympathy for offenders?
(a) Yes, sometimes.
(b) Yes, always.
(c) Yes, often.
(d) No.

4. The French were determined to throw a web of alliances over the principalities as a sign of allegiance to whom?
(a) The Swedes.
(b) The Moghuls.
(c) The Chinese.
(d) The Russians.

5. The inner core of the army was __________________, comprised of about three thousand men, two thousand of which rode into Asia.
(a) Platoon leaders.
(b) Cavalier Company.
(c) Cavalry Companions.
(d) Paratroopers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of Alexander's famous horse?

2. Wellington had first witnessed warfare in _________ in Holland.

3. For how long did Alexander march?

4. Alexander often used __________ to the point of detriment.

5. Many of the soldiers were considered to be ___________ by Alexander.

(see the answer key)

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