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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 son of a marginal lord.
(b) He was the king's nephew.
(c) He was very wealthy.
(d) He was the son of a duke.

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

3. Unlike ________________, Wellington rode alongside his men as they charged into battle.
(a) Grant.
(b) Alexander.
(c) Napoleon.
(d) Attila the Hun.

4. To what did the French set fire?
(a) A chateau.
(b) A barn.
(c) A textiles plant.
(d) A large business.

5. Wellington was well known for having _____________ routine, which is credited for much of his success in planning campaigns.
(a) An unvarying.
(b) An unusual.
(c) An exciting.
(d) An often changing.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. How much did Wellington leave to chance?

3. In Alexander's day, many men made their living by performing as what?

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

5. Keegan compares Alexander to whom?

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