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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. At age ___________, Alexander went to war under Philip's command for the first time.
(a) Twenty.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Eighteen.

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

3. Why did Olympias' and Philip's relationship fall apart?
(a) Philip had lost all of his wealth.
(b) He had an affair.
(c) She fell in love with another man.
(d) He was preoccupied with politics and war.

4. The author states that Alexander was deeply affected by two things during his childhood - his love of Homer's epic poetry and the extreme and eccentric beliefs of whom?
(a) Da Vinci.
(b) Aristotle.
(c) Philip.
(d) Olympias.

5. In 1806, Wellington realized what dream?
(a) Of becoming a military leader.
(b) Of being married.
(c) Of graduating from college.
(d) Of being accepted by his military peers.

Short Answer Questions

1. One of the main benefits of battle for Wellington was what?

2. 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.

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

4. One of the biggest benefits of Wellington's scarce idle time is what?

5. More widely believed, even if incorrectly, is what legend?

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