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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. Why did many of the other soldiers view Wellington with some jealousy?
(a) He was the king's nephew.
(b) He was the son of a duke.
(c) He was very wealthy.
(d) He was the son of a marginal lord.

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

3. What the Kingdom of Macedon poor?
(a) Yes.
(b) No, it was the second wealthiest nation in the region.
(c) No, it was just not as rich as its neighbors and enemies.
(d) No, it was the wealthiest nation in the region.

4. What staff training existed in Wellington's day?
(a) A great deal.
(b) Very little.
(c) Some.
(d) None.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Olympias and Philip were a good match - passionate, loving, and committed by _____________________.

2. How long did Wellington spend in India?

3. 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?

4. It was ______ months later before Alexander and Darius met again.

5. Even with _________________ soldiers, Darius was unable to outsmart Alexander, who perfectly executed a plan to attack Darius from the rear rather than wait to face the ruler head on at Cilicia.

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