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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 Spanish Civil War.
(c) The English Civil War.
(d) The European War.

2. The most important battle of Wellington's life would turn out to be the __________ day battle at Waterloo.
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Two.
(d) Four.

3. Alexander wanted to go after and slay Darius, but what happened?
(a) Darius escaped.
(b) He was injured.
(c) He was called away just long enough for the defeated ruler to escape.
(d) Darius went into hiding.

4. Alexander had a select infantry known as _______________, whose main job it was to surround and protect Alexander.
(a) The Secret Service.
(b) The Elite.
(c) The Shield Bearers.
(d) The Body Guards.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What staff training existed in Wellington's day?

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

3. How was Alexander toward his men?

4. Many of the soldiers were considered to be ___________ by Alexander.

5. During the early morning hours, Wellington took time to write his dispatch, which would later appear in its entirety where?

(see the answer key)

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