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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Keegan states that if there is any one historical document that details the Civil War in its entirety, that document would be what?
(a) The Personal Memoirs of Abraham Lincoln.
(b) The Letters of Abraham Lincoln.
(c) The Letters of U.S. Grant.
(d) The Personal Memoirs of U.S. Grant.

3. What of each leader is re-examined?
(a) Leaders.
(b) Men.
(c) Training.
(d) Motives.

4. 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 the Mexicans as very dangerous.
(d) He saw this venture as a waste of time and money.

5. Alexander could, however, claim an abundance of natural resources, livestock, grains, and fertile lands. The latter was due in part to what?
(a) The irrigation system installed by Philip.
(b) Intelligent farming.
(c) Good elevation.
(d) Fertile soil.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what did Clausewitz focus?

2. 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.

3. One of the biggest benefits of Wellington's scarce idle time is what?

4. When did Wellington come alive in his military career?

5. Keegan covers the ___________ heroic standard.

(see the answer key)

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