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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 1-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How much did Wellington leave to chance?
(a) All aspects of battle.
(b) Nothing.
(c) Almost everything.
(d) Some small details.

2. Alexander paid a visit to the Oracle and it was said that the Oracle referred to Alexander as the son of whom?
(a) Philip.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Hercules.
(d) Poseidon.

3. ___________________, a contemporary of Wellington's from Calcutta, described the man thus: "He was all life and spirits. In height he was about 5 feet 7 inches (in fact nearer 5 feet 10 inches) with a long pale face, a remarkably large aquiline nose, a clear blue eye and the blackest beard I ever saw" (p. 106).
(a) George Elers.
(b) Gary Ellerton.
(c) Gregory Elson.
(d) Geoffrey Elton.

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

5. More widely believed, even if incorrectly, is what legend?
(a) Wellington adored his soldiers.
(b) Wellington detested his soldiers.
(c) Wellington feared his soldiers.
(d) Wellington did not want to be a leader.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 1806, Wellington realized what dream?

2. After Philip died, it was clear that it was Alexander's time to assume power at the tender age of ___________.

3. To what did the French set fire?

4. 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.

5. Once Wellington took the reins, he had participated in an average of how many battles per year, not counting the years taken off during peacetime or tending to other duties?

(see the answer key)

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