1. In what ways did the teen-age Philip's journey to Thebes aid him when he became leader of Macedon?

2. Why did Philip give the young Alexander over to the tutelage of Leonidas and see to it that Alexander was well-educated?

3. What sort of father was Philip to Alexander? In what ways did his treatment of his son aid the future king? In what ways did it hinder him? Would you describe Philip's overall influence on Alexander as positive or negative?

4. What kind of mother was Queen Olympias? Would you say that she was a good mother? Why?

5. Do you think Alexander had a hand in his father's death? How likely is this?

Why?

6. Name some of the methods or strategies Alexander created to win military engagements. Remember, for example, the problem of the Thracians on the mountain summit, the sieges of Tyre and Gaza, and...