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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 ideas of Wellington impressed Castlereagh?
(a) Protecting Spain with naval power.
(b) Protecting Portugal with air power.
(c) Protecting Portugal with naval power.
(d) Protecting France with naval power.

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

3. ___________________, a contemporary of Wellington's from Calcutta, described the man thus: "He was all life and spirits. In height he was about 5 feet 7 inches (in fact nearer 5 feet 10 inches) with a long pale face, a remarkably large aquiline nose, a clear blue eye and the blackest beard I ever saw" (p. 106).
(a) Gary Ellerton.
(b) George Elers.
(c) Geoffrey Elton.
(d) Gregory Elson.

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

5. How long did Wellington spend in India?
(a) Three years.
(b) Thirteen years.
(c) Eight years.
(d) Four years.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Olympias' and Philip's relationship fall apart?

2. 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?

3. What was Alexander's preliminary goal during those years?

4. Alexander paid a visit to the Oracle and it was said that the Oracle referred to Alexander as the son of whom?

5. In 1806, Wellington realized what dream?

(see the answer key)

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