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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How long did Wellington spend in India?
(a) Eight years.
(b) Thirteen years.
(c) Four years.
(d) Three years.

2. Describe Olympias.
(a) Shy and quiet.
(b) Demure and inexperienced.
(c) Cold-hearted and mean.
(d) Not demure or inexperienced.

3. Alexander paid a visit to the Oracle and it was said that the Oracle referred to Alexander as the son of whom?
(a) Hercules.
(b) Zeus.
(c) Poseidon.
(d) Philip.

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

5. During the early morning hours, Wellington took time to write his dispatch, which would later appear in its entirety where?
(a) In the New York Times.
(b) In the London Times.
(c) In the London Chronicle.
(d) In the Paris Post.

Short Answer Questions

1. The most important battle of Wellington's life would turn out to be the __________ day battle at Waterloo.

2. After Philip died, it was clear that it was Alexander's time to assume power at the tender age of ___________.

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

4. In ____________, Wellington was awarded with the Order of the Garter as well as a field marshal's baton.

5. Alexander often used __________ to the point of detriment.

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Wellington's war record and number of battles compare to Alexander the Great's?

2. Overall, do you believe that Alexander was a great leader? Why or why not?

3. Describe the army Alexander inherited from his father.

4. Compare the upbringing of both Wellington and Alexander.

5. What did Castlereagh think of Wellington? Why? How did this affect Wellington?

6. Why were other soldiers jealous of Wellington? Should they have been jealous? Why or why not?

7. How does Wellington's life reveal that he was a man of great persistence, resilience, and fortitude?

8. Why might the author use the word "abstractedly" to describe Wellington?

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

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

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