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

2. The ___________________ love drama and the theatre.
(a) Persians.
(b) Macedonians.
(c) Greeks.
(d) Russians.

3. 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.

4. Technically, the victory in battle meant that Alexander was now what?
(a) The ruler of the world.
(b) The ruler of Persia.
(c) The ruler of Macedonia.
(d) The ruler of Indo-Europe.

5. Like many royals, Alexander had a tutor. Alexander's tutor of __________ years also happened to be a brilliant student of Plato's, a man named Aristotle.
(a) Four.
(b) Six.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

Short Answer Questions

1. Alexander had a select infantry known as _______________, whose main job it was to surround and protect Alexander.

2. At age ___________, Alexander went to war under Philip's command for the first time.

3. 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?

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

5. 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?

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