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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. What war did an uprising in Spain and Portugal against the French emperor later become?
(a) The English Civil War.
(b) The Peninsular War.
(c) The European War.
(d) The Spanish Civil War.

2. The closest tally of battles and sieges reached included _____________ battles and eight sieges, not counting those Wellington participated in as a subordinate.
(a) Ten.
(b) Sixteen.
(c) Eight.
(d) Four.

3. By 3:00 on Sunday the __________, the battle at Waterloo was in full swing.
(a) 13th.
(b) 18th.
(c) 20th.
(d) 7th.

4. What was the name of Alexander's famous horse?
(a) Bucephalas.
(b) Belle.
(c) Beast.
(d) Bucocrates.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How was Alexander toward his men?

2. More widely believed, even if incorrectly, is what legend?

3. The Macedonian army was different from that of the _______________ in that it was essentially a militia in which the citizens had the right to bear arms.

4. After Philip died, it was clear that it was Alexander's time to assume power at the tender age of ___________.

5. One of Wellington's aims upon his return home was to help save ______________, who had fallen into scandal.

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