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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. After Philip died, it was clear that it was Alexander's time to assume power at the tender age of ___________.
(a) Eighteen.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Twenty-one.

2. For how long did Alexander march?
(a) Five years.
(b) Twenty years.
(c) One year.
(d) Ten years.

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

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

5. ___________________, a contemporary of Wellington's from Calcutta, described the man thus: "He was all life and spirits. In height he was about 5 feet 7 inches (in fact nearer 5 feet 10 inches) with a long pale face, a remarkably large aquiline nose, a clear blue eye and the blackest beard I ever saw" (p. 106).
(a) George Elers.
(b) Gregory Elson.
(c) Gary Ellerton.
(d) Geoffrey Elton.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what did the French set fire?

2. Why did Olympias' and Philip's relationship fall apart?

3. When was Alexander born?

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

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

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