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

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

3. Olympias and Philip were a good match - passionate, loving, and committed by _____________________.
(a) Choice and an arranged marriage.
(b) Choice, not by an arranged marriage.
(c) An arranged marriage, not by choice.
(d) Mutual hatred of the Persian emperor.

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

5. When did Wellington come alive in his military career?
(a) Before his military stint in India.
(b) While in military school.
(c) After the Battle of Waterloo.
(d) After his military stint in India.

Short Answer Questions

1. More widely believed, even if incorrectly, is what legend?

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

3. How much did Wellington leave to chance?

4. One of the biggest benefits of Wellington's scarce idle time is what?

5. Awards and titles were also lavished on Wellington by whom?

(see the answer key)

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