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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. Describe Olympias.
(a) Cold-hearted and mean.
(b) Demure and inexperienced.
(c) Shy and quiet.
(d) Not demure or inexperienced.

2. Alexander paid a visit to the Oracle and it was said that the Oracle referred to Alexander as the son of whom?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Philip.
(c) Poseidon.
(d) Hercules.

3. How was Alexander toward his men?
(a) Generous and caring.
(b) Neutral and fair.
(c) Cold and uncaring.
(d) Mean and hateful.

4. Why did many of the other soldiers view Wellington with some jealousy?
(a) He was the son of a marginal lord.
(b) He was very wealthy.
(c) He was the son of a duke.
(d) He was the king's nephew.

5. Wellington was eventually named the Commander-in-Chief of the British and ____________ forces, which sent him to Flanders.
(a) Dutch-Swedish.
(b) Dutch-German.
(c) Dutch-Belgian.
(d) Dutch-Norwegian.

Short Answer Questions

1. When was Alexander born?

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

3. In 1806, Wellington realized what dream?

4. Where did Wellington attend school?

5. By 3:00 on Sunday the __________, the battle at Waterloo was in full swing.

(see the answer key)

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