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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. Alexander could, however, claim an abundance of natural resources, livestock, grains, and fertile lands. The latter was due in part to what?
(a) The irrigation system installed by Philip.
(b) Intelligent farming.
(c) Fertile soil.
(d) Good elevation.

2. Alexander had a select infantry known as _______________, whose main job it was to surround and protect Alexander.
(a) The Body Guards.
(b) The Shield Bearers.
(c) The Elite.
(d) The Secret Service.

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

4. Keegan compares West Point to the British ____________________ located in Woolwich and France's École de Génie at Mezières.
(a) Royal School.
(b) Military Academy.
(c) Royal Military Academy.
(d) Military Institute.

5. The author quotes Grant as saying, "Find out where your enemy is. Get at him as soon as you can. Strike at him as hard as you can and as soon as you can and _________________" (p. 195).
(a) Go home.
(b) Keep moving on.
(c) Take a break.
(d) Strike again.

Short Answer Questions

1. The year was 1862, and Grant was serving as the Commander of the District of __________________.

2. Grant's devotion to the U.S. was ______________________.

3. Why did Olympias' and Philip's relationship fall apart?

4. It was shown that Grant realized his error pre-war when making the distinction between who?

5. What is the major difference between Wellington and Napoleon regarding battle?

(see the answer key)

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