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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. 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?
(a) Three.
(b) Four.
(c) Two.
(d) One.

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

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

4. Keegan outlines Wellington's daily schedule, which included just __________ hours of sleep and supreme focus.
(a) Four.
(b) A couple of.
(c) Three.
(d) Six.

5. The Macedonian army was different from that of the _______________ in that it was essentially a militia in which the citizens had the right to bear arms.
(a) Greeks.
(b) Persians.
(c) Romans.
(d) Americans.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Wellington had first witnessed warfare in _________ in Holland.

3. The most important battle of Wellington's life would turn out to be the __________ day battle at Waterloo.

4. How did Wellington dress when going into battle?

5. When was Alexander born?

(see the answer key)

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