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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. The closest tally of battles and sieges reached included _____________ battles and eight sieges, not counting those Wellington participated in as a subordinate.

2. The most important battle of Wellington's life would turn out to be the __________ day battle at Waterloo.

3. What ideas of Wellington impressed Castlereagh?

4. In ____________, Wellington was awarded with the Order of the Garter as well as a field marshal's baton.

5. Wellington chose to make plans and do what?

Short Essay Questions

1. In Chapter Two, "Wellington the Man," what does the author reiterate? Why?

2. To whom does Keegan compare Alexander the Great in Chapter One? What is the outcome of this comparison?

3. Why were other soldiers jealous of Wellington? Should they have been jealous? Why or why not?

4. How does Wellington's war record and number of battles compare to Alexander the Great's?

5. How was Alexander's melodramatic personality both a help and a hindrance?

6. Describe the army Alexander inherited from his father.

7. How did Macedonia's wealth compare to the wealth of other countries?

8. Describe Wellington's dress during a battle. Why might he have dressed this way?

9. How did Wellington treat his men? What might this reveal about him?

10. How does Alexander look as he rides into battle? Why is this important?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Alexander the Great was compared to many other leaders.

Part 1) How did Alexander become such a great leader? Why does the author seem to believe that no other can match Alexander the Great? Do you agree? Why or why not?

Part 2) Of the leaders mentioned in this book, who is the greatest leader, besides Alexander the Great? Why do you believe this? How does this leader compare to other leaders?

Part 3) Who is a great leader today? How does this leader compare to the leaders mentioned in this book? Are the world's leaders becoming greater? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

The leaders discussed in this book had a wide range of upbringings.

Part 1) Choose four men to analyze. Describe each man's upbringing. Compare these upbringings. How did their upbringings affect their personalities, strategies, and beliefs?

Part 2) Despite having varying upbringings, the leaders in this book had several similarities and common traits. What are these commonalities? Are these traits required by all leaders? Why or why not?

Part 3) Regarding nurture versus nature, do you feel that either the way you were raised or your own genetics has a stronger influence over your personality, interests, and beliefs? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

The author gives a chapter the title, "Wellington: the Anti-Hero".

Part 1) What is meant by "anti-hero?" How is Wellington an anti-hero? How does this compare to other leaders discussed in this book, such as Alexander the Great, Hitler, and Grant? How does he compare to Napoleon?

Part 2) Why does the author spend a significant portion of this section on Wellington comparing him to Napoleon? What can be learned about each man by comparing them?

Part 3) Would you consider any of our world leaders today to be anti-heroes? Why or why not?

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