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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 4, Chapters 1-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chapter seven, "Grant the Fighter", recalls what?
(a) Grant's quiet approach to battle.
(b) Grant's strong approach to battle.
(c) Grant's unique approach to battle.
(d) Grant's unchanging approach to battle.

2. It was ______ months later before Alexander and Darius met again.
(a) Five.
(b) Two.
(c) Ten.
(d) Eight.

3. What staff training existed in Wellington's day?
(a) A great deal.
(b) None.
(c) Very little.
(d) Some.

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

5. In Alexander's day, many men made their living by performing as what?
(a) Dancers.
(b) Singers.
(c) Athletes.
(d) Orators.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what did Clausewitz focus?

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

3. There is not much mention of Philip taking part in Alexander's life until the boy was about age ______________.

4. While Grant may have been surrounded by more than his share of ordinary men, there were at least two that stood out to the commander. They were Lieutenant Colonel Rawlins, Assistant Adjutant General, and ________________, Aide de Camp.

5. Awards and titles were also lavished on Wellington by whom?

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