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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. The inner core of the army was __________________, comprised of about three thousand men, two thousand of which rode into Asia.
(a) Cavalry Companions.
(b) Cavalier Company.
(c) Platoon leaders.
(d) Paratroopers.

2. There is not much mention of Philip taking part in Alexander's life until the boy was about age ______________.
(a) Five.
(b) Thirteen.
(c) Twelve.
(d) Sixteen.

3. It was ______ months later before Alexander and Darius met again.
(a) Eight.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Ten.

4. Alexander was the __________________ son of Philip II of Macedonia and Olympias.
(a) Only.
(b) Middle.
(c) Eldest.
(d) Youngest.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Alexander paid a visit to the Oracle and it was said that the Oracle referred to Alexander as the son of whom?

2. 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?

3. The spears were ________________ feet long and quite heavy; therefore, they were not used in battle per se, although they might be seen on the periphery.

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

5. Did Aristotle have a long and irreversible impact on Alexander?

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