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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. Wellington chose to make plans and do what?
(a) Attack quickly without thinking.
(b) Whatever he could to avoid fighting a great battle.
(c) Change the plans frequently.
(d) Ignore the plans.

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

3. It is surmised that both Wellington and Napoleon, uniquely adept at grasping higher learning concepts, may have been exposed to a classical learning technique that involved the use of _______________.
(a) Technology.
(b) Mnemonic devices.
(c) Flash cards.
(d) Tutors.

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

5. Many of the soldiers were considered to be ___________ by Alexander.
(a) Strangers.
(b) Enemies.
(c) Family.
(d) Friends.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What staff training existed in Wellington's day?

3. Alexander could, however, claim an abundance of natural resources, livestock, grains, and fertile lands. The latter was due in part to what?

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

5. More widely believed, even if incorrectly, is what legend?

(see the answer key)

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