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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. 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.

2. The inner core of the army was __________________, comprised of about three thousand men, two thousand of which rode into Asia.

3. What is the major difference between Wellington and Napoleon regarding battle?

4. The first piece of news about Napoleon's attack on the Prussians reached Wellington while he was preparing to do what?

5. Wellington so impressed Castlereagh that the thirty-seven-year-old soldier was soon a trusted confidant and advisor on one military scheme after another. One of those schemes included keeping an eye on whose activities?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. How was Alexander able to conquer Persia?

7. Describe the army Alexander inherited from his father.

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

9. How was Wellington rewarded for his military success? Why was he rewarded in this way?

10. Compare the upbringing of both Wellington and Alexander.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Western civilization considered WWI "the" war.

Part 1) Why was WWI viewed in this way? How was this reflected in weapon technology and military might?

Part 2) Based on this fact, might the west have expected more wars such as this one? Why or why not? How might "the" war have led to subsequent wars?

Part 3) Do you believe another world war will occur? Why or why not? Predict what this war would be like, based on the information given in this book.

Essay Topic 2

Alexander marched for nearly ten years without a significant break.

Part 1) Why does he do this? What does this reveal about his personality and desires? Is this ten year march worth while? Why or why not? How did Alexander's victory over Persia affect the world at this time?

Part 2) How does Alexander's desire and perseverance compare to that of the other leaders discussed in this book? Are these qualities that are required for leadership? Explain. Can these qualities lead one too far and be detrimental to a leader and his troops? Explain.

Part 3) Do our leaders today have the perseverance and fortitude of Alexander the Great? Why or why not? Like Alexander, should they have important personal goals as leaders? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

The leaders discussed in this book had a wide range of upbringings.

Part 1) Choose four men to analyze. Describe each man's upbringing. Compare these upbringings. How did their upbringings affect their personalities, strategies, and beliefs?

Part 2) Despite having varying upbringings, the leaders in this book had several similarities and common traits. What are these commonalities? Are these traits required by all leaders? Why or why not?

Part 3) Regarding nurture versus nature, do you feel that either the way you were raised or your own genetics has a stronger influence over your personality, interests, and beliefs? Explain.

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