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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 3, Chapters 1-7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why was Grant chosen for his military appointment?
(a) For his political connections.
(b) For his level of education received at West Point and his involvement in the Mexican War.
(c) For his involvement in the Mexican War.
(d) For his level of education received at West Point.

2. How did Wellington dress when going into battle?
(a) Like a commanding officer.
(b) Like an American soldier.
(c) Like a civilian.
(d) Like a French commanding officer.

3. How was Alexander toward his men?
(a) Neutral and fair.
(b) Mean and hateful.
(c) Cold and uncaring.
(d) Generous and caring.

4. Aristotle would become known as one of the world's most brilliant philosophers and the founding father of ___________.
(a) Empiricism.
(b) Umpiricism.
(c) Globalization.
(d) Democracy.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Describe Olympias.

2. Keegan outlines Wellington's daily schedule, which included just __________ hours of sleep and supreme focus.

3. Chapter seven, "Grant the Fighter", recalls what?

4. Technically, the victory in battle meant that Alexander was now what?

5. 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?

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