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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapters 1-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Like many royals, Alexander had a tutor. Alexander's tutor of __________ years also happened to be a brilliant student of Plato's, a man named Aristotle.
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Four.
(d) Six.

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

3. What technological advancement was important during the American Revolution, the Peninsular War, and at Waterloo? This proves that military progress is inevitable.
(a) The cannon.
(b) The tank.
(c) The automatic weapon.
(d) The rifle.

4. One of the main benefits of battle for Wellington was what?
(a) The fact that he was more intelligent than other leaders.
(b) The fact that he was better educated than other leaders.
(c) The fact that the enemy factions were not united.
(d) The fact that the enemy factions were not trained.

5. Did Aristotle have a long and irreversible impact on Alexander?
(a) Yes.
(b) No.
(c) Yes, but not at first.
(d) Yes, but only at first.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Grant believe the Civil War was best fought?

3. After Philip died, it was clear that it was Alexander's time to assume power at the tender age of ___________.

4. Did Wellington have any sympathy for offenders?

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

(see the answer key)

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