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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. What was the name of Alexander's famous horse?

2. 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.

3. How was Alexander toward his men?

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

5. ___________________, 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).

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Compare the upbringing of both Wellington and Alexander.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

The author believes it is not desirable for a leader to storm in and take command, at least not without the acceptance of his or her people.

Part 1) Do you agree with him? Why or why not? Did citizens in the past want their leaders to take control? Why or why not?

Part 2) Why does the author believe the view of the leader should change in the nuclear age? If it were not the nuclear age, does the author believe there would be nothing wrong with a leader coming in and taking charge? Explain.

Part 3) Do you believe that by listening to the citizens, a leader could make better decisions regarding the nation as a whole? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Alexander had great orations skills.

Part 1) Describe the speaking skills of all the leaders discussed in this book. Overall, do they have effective speaking and communication skills? Explain.

Part 2) Is the ability to speak well important for a leader? Why or why not? Are our leaders today great speakers? Explain.

Part 3) What other skills are necessary for a leader to be successful? What lesser skills are also useful for a leader to have? Why?

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