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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. Wellington was eventually named the Commander-in-Chief of the British and ____________ forces, which sent him to Flanders.
(a) Dutch-Belgian.
(b) Dutch-German.
(c) Dutch-Norwegian.
(d) Dutch-Swedish.

2. 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 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 having a real plan for his campaigns.

3. Why did Grant did not approve of the tactics used regarding the Rio Grande venture?
(a) He saw the Americans as victims to the Mexican military.
(b) He saw the American role as an entity trying to pick a fight.
(c) He saw this venture as a waste of time and money.
(d) He saw the Mexicans as very dangerous.

4. Keegan compares Alexander to whom?
(a) Patton.
(b) MacMillon.
(c) MacArthur.
(d) Roosevelt.

5. How much did Wellington leave to chance?
(a) Almost everything.
(b) All aspects of battle.
(c) Nothing.
(d) Some small details.

Short Answer Questions

1. For how long did Alexander march?

2. Wellington chose to make plans and do what?

3. How was Alexander toward his men?

4. Like many royals, Alexander had a tutor. Alexander's tutor of __________ years also happened to be a brilliant student of Plato's, a man named Aristotle.

5. The United States only had _____________ thousand men compared to the two hundred thousand men in Britain's army.

(see the answer key)

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