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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 2, Chapters 1-9.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. The author states that the only things that saved Wellington from sure death were his superior riding skills and the presence of __________________, his prize steed.
(a) Copenhagen.
(b) Frankfurt.
(c) Stockholm.
(d) Paris.

3. After Philip died, it was clear that it was Alexander's time to assume power at the tender age of ___________.
(a) Eighteen.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Twenty-one.
(d) Twenty.

4. What is the major difference between Wellington and Napoleon regarding battle?
(a) Napoleon was known for having a real plan for his campaigns.
(b) Napoleon was afraid to lead his men into battle.
(c) Napoleon did not want to fight unless it was absolutely necessary.
(d) Napoleon was known for not having a real plan for his campaigns.

5. Alexander often used __________ to the point of detriment.
(a) Guilt.
(b) Love.
(c) Fear.
(d) Hatred.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What was Alexander's preliminary goal during those years?

3. 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.

4. To what did the French set fire?

5. During the early morning hours, Wellington took time to write his dispatch, which would later appear in its entirety where?

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