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

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

3. In ____________, Wellington was awarded with the Order of the Garter as well as a field marshal's baton.
(a) 1818.
(b) 1803.
(c) 1823.
(d) 1813.

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

5. The inner core of the army was __________________, comprised of about three thousand men, two thousand of which rode into Asia.
(a) Cavalier Company.
(b) Platoon leaders.
(c) Paratroopers.
(d) Cavalry Companions.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where did Wellington attend school?

2. Awards and titles were also lavished on Wellington by whom?

3. The closest tally of battles and sieges reached included _____________ battles and eight sieges, not counting those Wellington participated in as a subordinate.

4. Aristotle would become known as one of the world's most brilliant philosophers and the founding father of ___________.

5. When was Alexander born?

(see the answer key)

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