2. 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 he was more intelligent than other leaders.
(d) The fact that the enemy factions were not trained.

3. What the Kingdom of Macedon poor?
(a) No, it was the wealthiest nation in the region.
(b) No, it was just not as rich as its neighbors and enemies.
(c) No, it was the second wealthiest nation in the region.
(d) Yes.

4. Keegan outlines Wellington's daily schedule, which included just __________ hours of sleep and supreme focus.
(a) Four.
(b) Six.
(c) Three.
(d) A couple of.

5. Alexander was the __________________ son of Philip II of Macedonia and Olympias.
(a) Middle.
(b) Eldest.
(c) Youngest.
(d) Only.

Short Answer Questions

1. The spears were ________________ feet long and quite heavy; therefore, they were not used in battle per se, although they might be seen on the periphery.

2. The first piece of news about Napoleon's attack on the Prussians reached Wellington while he was preparing to do what?

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

4. What ideas of Wellington impressed Castlereagh?

5. The most important battle of Wellington's life would turn out to be the __________ day battle at Waterloo.

(see the answer key)

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