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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. 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, some of them.
(b) Yes, one of them.
(c) Yes, all of them.
(d) No.

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

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

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) Aristotle.
(b) Da Vinci.
(c) Philip.
(d) Olympias.

5. Alexander often used __________ to the point of detriment.
(a) Hatred.
(b) Love.
(c) Guilt.
(d) Fear.

Short Answer Questions

1. Alexander wanted to go after and slay Darius, but what happened?

2. Why did Olympias' and Philip's relationship fall apart?

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

4. How was Alexander toward his men?

5. When was Alexander born?

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