1. For Athens in 425 BC, what funny thing happens on the way to Sicily?
(a) The Athenian fleet is blown off course and lands in Crete.
(b) The Athenians come upon new triremes headed for Sparta and sink them.
(c) The Spartans mistake Athenian ships for theirs and let them pass.
(d) The fleet comes ashore and fortifies a base at Pylos in Sparta.

2. How does Thucydides write about important speeches and rhetoric during his time?
(a) He has a good imagination for what is being thought and said.
(b) As a scribe, he is actually present for most of the important speeches and negotiations.
(c) He asserts a knowledge about the thoughts of individuals at key moments within the history.
(d) He interviews important principal characters in the political area of his day.

3. After military setbacks, what disagreement arses between Nicias and Demosthenes?
(a) Demosthenes and Nicias cannot agree on a battle plan.
(b) Demosthenes wants to withdraw but Nicias disagrees.
(c) Demosthenes feels they have enough troops but Nicias wants more.
(d) They quarrel over who is the top commander.

4. How does Thucydides picture certain charismatic generals during the years of the Peloponnesian War?
(a) A lot of talk and no action
(b) Of little significance to the outcome of the war
(c) Men who have great personalities but little war experience.
(d) Able single-handedly to turn the fortunes of the people they serve.

5. What are the dates of the Peloponnesian War ?
(a) 380 to 45 BC
(b) 431 to 404 BC
(c) 190 BC to 25 AD
(d) 525 to 480 BC