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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. Awards and titles were also lavished on Wellington by whom?
(a) The Spanish and Portuguese.
(b) The French and the Spanish.
(c) The Portuguese and the French.
(d) The French and the Italians.

2. At age ___________, Alexander went to war under Philip's command for the first time.
(a) Twenty.
(b) Eighteen.
(c) Sixteen.
(d) Twelve.

3. One of the main benefits of battle for Wellington was what?
(a) The fact that the enemy factions were not united.
(b) The fact that he was better educated than other leaders.
(c) The fact that the enemy factions were not trained.
(d) The fact that he was more intelligent than other leaders.

4. What is the major difference between Wellington and Napoleon regarding battle?
(a) Napoleon did not want to fight unless it was absolutely necessary.
(b) Napoleon was afraid to lead his men into battle.
(c) Napoleon was known for having a real plan for his campaigns.
(d) Napoleon was known for not having a real plan for his campaigns.

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) Sixteen.
(d) Twelve.

Short Answer Questions

1. Unlike ________________, Wellington rode alongside his men as they charged into battle.

2. Philip had been married _________ times by the time he married OIympias and would marry another three times afterward, casting Olympias and the other wives aside as he tired of them.

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

4. How did Wellington dress when going into battle?

5. 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?

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