16. Napoleon Bonaparte by CommonLit is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 2
For the following questions, choose the best answer or respond in complete
A: Which TWO of the following statements best describe the central ideas of the text?
- Napoleon is a universally praised and important figure in Western history.
-. Following the political turmoil and violence of the French Revolution, the last thing France
needed was a new dictator.
C.
While Napoleon as a subject is controversial, most agree that his code represents the
height of his legacy and achievements.
d.
Though the invasion of Russia ended his career, Napoleon's fatal mistake was the
attempt to invade France's long-time enemy, Great Britain.
Despite his failed attempts in battle and conquest, Napoleon is nevertheless generally
considered a military genius, one with a ruthless drive to build an empire.
e.
RT B: Which TWO of the following quotes best support the answer to Part A?
a. "He was a military paragon, a natural-horn warrior and