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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. The author states that Alexander was deeply affected by two things during his childhood - his love of Homer's epic poetry and the extreme and eccentric beliefs of whom?
(a) Olympias.
(b) Philip.
(c) Da Vinci.
(d) Aristotle.

2. Did Aristotle have a long and irreversible impact on Alexander?
(a) No.
(b) Yes, but not at first.
(c) Yes, but only at first.
(d) Yes.

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

4. 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) Ten.
(c) Eighteen.
(d) Five.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. ___________________, 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).

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

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

4. One of the main benefits of battle for Wellington was what?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe the army Alexander inherited from his father.

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

5. Why was, and is, it important for a leader to have good oration skills?

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

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

8. How did Macedonia's wealth compare to the wealth of other countries?

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

10. How was Alexander able to conquer Persia?

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