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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Alexander's day, many men made their living by performing as what?
(a) Dancers.
(b) Athletes.
(c) Orators.
(d) Singers.

2. What ideas of Wellington impressed Castlereagh?
(a) Protecting Portugal with naval power.
(b) Protecting Spain with naval power.
(c) Protecting France with naval power.
(d) Protecting Portugal with air power.

3. It is surmised that both Wellington and Napoleon, uniquely adept at grasping higher learning concepts, may have been exposed to a classical learning technique that involved the use of _______________.
(a) Technology.
(b) Mnemonic devices.
(c) Flash cards.
(d) Tutors.

4. Chapter seven, "Grant the Fighter", recalls what?
(a) Grant's strong approach to battle.
(b) Grant's quiet approach to battle.
(c) Grant's unchanging approach to battle.
(d) Grant's unique approach to battle.

5. Alexander could, however, claim an abundance of natural resources, livestock, grains, and fertile lands. The latter was due in part to what?
(a) Intelligent farming.
(b) Fertile soil.
(c) The irrigation system installed by Philip.
(d) Good elevation.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter eight," Grant and American Democracy", details Grant's views on what?

2. There is not much mention of Philip taking part in Alexander's life until the boy was about age ______________.

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

4. It was Grant's ____________________ that let people know he was a commander.

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

(see the answer key)

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