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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. What is the major difference between Wellington and Napoleon regarding battle?
(a) Napoleon was afraid to lead his men into battle.
(b) Napoleon did not want to fight unless it was absolutely necessary.
(c) Napoleon was known for not having a real plan for his campaigns.
(d) Napoleon was known for having a real plan for his campaigns.

2. By 3:00 on Sunday the __________, the battle at Waterloo was in full swing.
(a) 20th.
(b) 18th.
(c) 13th.
(d) 7th.

3. The first piece of news about Napoleon's attack on the Prussians reached Wellington while he was preparing to do what?
(a) Attend a ball.
(b) Plan an attack.
(c) Go to sleep.
(d) Eat dinner.

4. During the early morning hours, Wellington took time to write his dispatch, which would later appear in its entirety where?
(a) In the London Times.
(b) In the Paris Post.
(c) In the New York Times.
(d) In the London Chronicle.

5. What was the name of Alexander's famous horse?
(a) Beast.
(b) Bucephalas.
(c) Bucocrates.
(d) Belle.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Macedonian army was different from that of the _______________ in that it was essentially a militia in which the citizens had the right to bear arms.

2. 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?

3. Olympias and Philip were a good match - passionate, loving, and committed by _____________________.

4. It was ______ months later before Alexander and Darius met again.

5. One of Wellington's aims upon his return home was to help save ______________, who had fallen into scandal.

(see the answer key)

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