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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. What war did an uprising in Spain and Portugal against the French emperor later become?
(a) The Peninsular War.
(b) The English Civil War.
(c) The European War.
(d) The Spanish Civil War.

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

3. In 1806, Wellington realized what dream?
(a) Of being accepted by his military peers.
(b) Of becoming a military leader.
(c) Of being married.
(d) Of graduating from college.

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

5. After Philip died, it was clear that it was Alexander's time to assume power at the tender age of ___________.
(a) Eighteen.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Twenty-one.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Wellington dress when going into battle?

2. What ideas of Wellington impressed Castlereagh?

3. What is the major difference between Wellington and Napoleon regarding battle?

4. One of the main benefits of battle for Wellington was what?

5. In ____________, Wellington was awarded with the Order of the Garter as well as a field marshal's baton.

(see the answer key)

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