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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. Wellington had first witnessed warfare in _________ in Holland.
(a) 1497.
(b) 1479.
(c) 1749.
(d) 1794.

2. More widely believed, even if incorrectly, is what legend?
(a) Wellington did not want to be a leader.
(b) Wellington feared his soldiers.
(c) Wellington adored his soldiers.
(d) Wellington detested his soldiers.

3. What staff training existed in Wellington's day?
(a) None.
(b) Very little.
(c) A great deal.
(d) Some.

4. Many of the soldiers were considered to be ___________ by Alexander.
(a) Enemies.
(b) Friends.
(c) Strangers.
(d) Family.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did many of the other soldiers view Wellington with some jealousy?

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

3. How long did Wellington spend in India?

4. Alexander was the __________________ son of Philip II of Macedonia and Olympias.

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

(see the answer key)

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