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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapters 1-11.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. Chapter one, "Alexander the Great and Heroic Leadership," begins with Keegan comparing Alexander to Napoleon, Attila the Hun, Genghis Khan, Prince Charles, Hitler and others. Does the author believe any of these leaders can compare to Alexander the Great?
(a) Yes, one of them.
(b) No.
(c) Yes, all of them.
(d) Yes, some of them.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Alexander could, however, claim an abundance of natural resources, livestock, grains, and fertile lands. The latter was due in part to what?

4. In Alexander's day, many men made their living by performing as what?

5. Technically, the victory in battle meant that Alexander was now what?

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