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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In 1806, Wellington realized what dream?
(a) Of graduating from college.
(b) Of being married.
(c) Of becoming a military leader.
(d) Of being accepted by his military peers.

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

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

4. The most important battle of Wellington's life would turn out to be the __________ day battle at Waterloo.
(a) Four.
(b) Two.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

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

6. 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) Six.
(b) Four.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

7. What is the major difference between Wellington and Napoleon regarding battle?
(a) Napoleon was known for not having a real plan for his campaigns.
(b) Napoleon was afraid to lead his men into battle.
(c) Napoleon did not want to fight unless it was absolutely necessary.
(d) Napoleon was known for having a real plan for his campaigns.

8. What was the name of Alexander's famous horse?
(a) Bucocrates.
(b) Bucephalas.
(c) Beast.
(d) Belle.

9. The author states that the only things that saved Wellington from sure death were his superior riding skills and the presence of __________________, his prize steed.
(a) Stockholm.
(b) Paris.
(c) Frankfurt.
(d) Copenhagen.

10. Technically, the victory in battle meant that Alexander was now what?
(a) The ruler of Macedonia.
(b) The ruler of Persia.
(c) The ruler of the world.
(d) The ruler of Indo-Europe.

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

12. Olympias and Philip were a good match - passionate, loving, and committed by _____________________.
(a) An arranged marriage, not by choice.
(b) Choice, not by an arranged marriage.
(c) Mutual hatred of the Persian emperor.
(d) Choice and an arranged marriage.

13. More widely believed, even if incorrectly, is what legend?
(a) Wellington adored his soldiers.
(b) Wellington did not want to be a leader.
(c) Wellington feared his soldiers.
(d) Wellington detested his soldiers.

14. Wellington was eventually named the Commander-in-Chief of the British and ____________ forces, which sent him to Flanders.
(a) Dutch-Swedish.
(b) Dutch-Belgian.
(c) Dutch-German.
(d) Dutch-Norwegian.

15. Wellington so impressed Castlereagh that the thirty-seven-year-old soldier was soon a trusted confidant and advisor on one military scheme after another. One of those schemes included keeping an eye on whose activities?
(a) King Richard's.
(b) George Washington's.
(c) Napoleon's.
(d) Kaiser Wilhelm.

Short Answer Questions

1. Wellington was well known for having _____________ routine, which is credited for much of his success in planning campaigns.

2. The Macedonian army was different from that of the _______________ in that it was essentially a militia in which the citizens had the right to bear arms.

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

4. At age ___________, Alexander went to war under Philip's command for the first time.

5. To what did the French set fire?

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