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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. It was Grant's ____________________ that let people know he was a commander.
(a) Position in rank.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Intelligence.
(d) Stature.

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

3. Throughout Alexander's childhood, the boy was well educated in many areas suitable to a young royal. Alexander's education included learning to sing and play the lyre, hunt, ride, and to debate, and to appreciate epic poetry, mostly as it related to whom?
(a) Sophocles.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) Homer.
(d) Socrates.

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

5. Additionally, the men who were enlisted were mainly stationed on and around the __________________ River to protect trade and settlement routes.
(a) Ohio.
(b) Hudson.
(c) Mississippi.
(d) Rio Grande.

Short Answer Questions

1. Keegan outlines Wellington's daily schedule, which included just __________ hours of sleep and supreme focus.

2. What is the major difference between Wellington and Napoleon regarding battle?

3. Describe Olympias.

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

5. Did Wellington have any sympathy for offenders?

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