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

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

4. Did Wellington have any sympathy for offenders?
(a) Yes, often.
(b) No.
(c) Yes, sometimes.
(d) Yes, always.

5. Alexander often used __________ to the point of detriment.
(a) Guilt.
(b) Fear.
(c) Hatred.
(d) Love.

Short Answer Questions

1. Even with _________________ soldiers, Darius was unable to outsmart Alexander, who perfectly executed a plan to attack Darius from the rear rather than wait to face the ruler head on at Cilicia.

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

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

4. Wellington chose to make plans and do what?

5. Philip had been married _________ times by the time he married OIympias and would marry another three times afterward, casting Olympias and the other wives aside as he tired of them.

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Alexander's relationship with his men. What does this reveal about his character?

2. Compare the upbringing of both Wellington and Alexander.

3. How was Wellington able to win the Battle of Waterloo? Could it have been won without him? Could it have been won without the aid of the Prussians? Why or why not?

4. How does Alexander look as he rides into battle? Why is this important?

5. Describe Alexander's ten-year march. Why did he do this?

6. In Chapter Two, "Wellington the Man," what does the author reiterate? Why?

7. Describe Alexander's parents' personalities and relationship.

8. Describe the army Alexander inherited from his father.

9. What did Wellington do when the French set fire to the chateau at Hougomont? Why did he do this?

10. To whom does Keegan compare Alexander the Great in Chapter One? What is the outcome of this comparison?

(see the answer keys)

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