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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. At age ___________, Alexander went to war under Philip's command for the first time.
(a) Twelve.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Eighteen.

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

4. One of the biggest benefits of Wellington's scarce idle time is what?
(a) The commander never made mistakes.
(b) The commander could not get himself into trouble.
(c) Not much is known about the commander.
(d) The commander wrote a great deal.

5. 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.
(a) Twenty.
(b) Five.
(c) Eighteen.
(d) Ten.

6. Aristotle would become known as one of the world's most brilliant philosophers and the founding father of ___________.
(a) Democracy.
(b) Empiricism.
(c) Globalization.
(d) Umpiricism.

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

8. For how long did Alexander march?
(a) Ten years.
(b) Twenty years.
(c) One year.
(d) Five years.

9. How was Alexander toward his men?
(a) Mean and hateful.
(b) Neutral and fair.
(c) Generous and caring.
(d) Cold and uncaring.

10. What ideas of Wellington impressed Castlereagh?
(a) Protecting France with naval power.
(b) Protecting Spain with naval power.
(c) Protecting Portugal with naval power.
(d) Protecting Portugal with air power.

11. 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 did not want to fight unless it was absolutely necessary.
(c) Napoleon was afraid to lead his men into battle.
(d) Napoleon was known for having a real plan for his campaigns.

12. In ____________, Wellington was awarded with the Order of the Garter as well as a field marshal's baton.
(a) 1803.
(b) 1823.
(c) 1818.
(d) 1813.

13. ___________________, a contemporary of Wellington's from Calcutta, described the man thus: "He was all life and spirits. In height he was about 5 feet 7 inches (in fact nearer 5 feet 10 inches) with a long pale face, a remarkably large aquiline nose, a clear blue eye and the blackest beard I ever saw" (p. 106).
(a) George Elers.
(b) Gary Ellerton.
(c) Gregory Elson.
(d) Geoffrey Elton.

14. It is surmised that both Wellington and Napoleon, uniquely adept at grasping higher learning concepts, may have been exposed to a classical learning technique that involved the use of _______________.
(a) Mnemonic devices.
(b) Tutors.
(c) Flash cards.
(d) Technology.

15. The closest tally of battles and sieges reached included _____________ battles and eight sieges, not counting those Wellington participated in as a subordinate.
(a) Eight.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Ten.
(d) Four.

Short Answer Questions

1. Wellington had first witnessed warfare in _________ in Holland.

2. 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?

3. One of Wellington's aims upon his return home was to help save ______________, who had fallen into scandal.

4. How long did Wellington spend in India?

5. In Alexander's day, many men made their living by performing as what?

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