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

2. Wellington had first witnessed warfare in _________ in Holland.
(a) 1794.
(b) 1497.
(c) 1749.
(d) 1479.

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

4. Many of the soldiers were considered to be ___________ by Alexander.
(a) Friends.
(b) Strangers.
(c) Family.
(d) Enemies.

5. One of Wellington's aims upon his return home was to help save ______________, who had fallen into scandal.
(a) His father.
(b) His sister.
(c) His brother.
(d) His uncle.

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 chose to make plans and do what?

3. Wellington was eventually named the Commander-in-Chief of the British and ____________ forces, which sent him to Flanders.

4. Aristotle would become known as one of the world's most brilliant philosophers and the founding father of ___________.

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.

Short Essay Questions

1. Compare the upbringing of both Wellington and Alexander.

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

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

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

5. Describe the army Alexander inherited from his father.

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

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

8. 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?

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

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

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