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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what did the French set fire?

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

3. Olympias and Philip were a good match - passionate, loving, and committed by _____________________.

4. How much did Wellington leave to chance?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Wellington treat his men? What might this reveal about him?

2. Describe Alexander's education.

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

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

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

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

7. How was Alexander's melodramatic personality both a help and a hindrance?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The author gives a chapter the title, "Wellington: the Anti-Hero".

Part 1) What is meant by "anti-hero?" How is Wellington an anti-hero? How does this compare to other leaders discussed in this book, such as Alexander the Great, Hitler, and Grant? How does he compare to Napoleon?

Part 2) Why does the author spend a significant portion of this section on Wellington comparing him to Napoleon? What can be learned about each man by comparing them?

Part 3) Would you consider any of our world leaders today to be anti-heroes? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Fame and prestige often accompanied military success.

Part 1) Describe the fame and prestige of the military leaders described in this book. Why did military success carry such worth?

Part 2) Do you believe that fame and prestige influenced these leaders? Why or why not? Do you believe it played a role in recruiting and encouraging men to join the military? Explain.

Part 3) Is fame and prestige still connected to the military and successful military pursuits? Why or why not? What do you think of when you think of the U.S. military? Is this a true image or one that comes from government propaganda?

Essay Topic 3

Alexander inherited his father's army.

Part 1) Describe the Macedonian army. How did it compare to other armies of its day? How does it compare to modern armies?

Part 2) How was the size and skill of this army both a benefit and a detriment to Alexander? How are modern day armies also beneficial and detrimental?

Part 3) How did Alexander treat the men in his army? What does this reveal about him? How does his treatment of his men compare to the treatment of the soldiers by other leaders described in this book? How are our own military personnel treated today? How important is the relationship between a leader and his or her followers? Explain.

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