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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. There is not much mention of Philip taking part in Alexander's life until the boy was about age ______________.
(a) Thirteen.
(b) Twelve.
(c) Five.
(d) Sixteen.

2. Wellington was well known for having _____________ routine, which is credited for much of his success in planning campaigns.
(a) An unusual.
(b) An often changing.
(c) An exciting.
(d) An unvarying.

3. 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?
(a) Philip.
(b) Olympias.
(c) Da Vinci.
(d) Aristotle.

4. How long did Wellington spend in India?
(a) Eight years.
(b) Three years.
(c) Four years.
(d) Thirteen years.

5. For how long did Alexander march?
(a) Twenty years.
(b) One year.
(c) Ten years.
(d) Five years.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When was Alexander born?

3. What staff training existed in Wellington's day?

4. Many of the soldiers were considered to be ___________ by Alexander.

5. Wellington chose to make plans and do what?

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