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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Dion, Marcus Brutus and The Comparison of Dion and Brutus.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Plutarch report to be the master of Rome before Caesar came to power?
(a) Crassus.
(b) Cato.
(c) Sylla.
(d) Cassius.

2. What does Plutarch claim that Brutus' decision to betray Caesar prove?
(a) That he was ungrateful for the grace that Caesar extended to him after the civil war with Pompey.
(b) That he was driven by principle and not emotion.
(c) That he wanted the opportunity to rule Rome.
(d) That he harbored resentment for his abandoning his mother after their affair.

3. What preceded Caesar's election by the Senate to Dictator, according to Plutarch?
(a) Brutus' pledge of support to Caesar.
(b) His defeat over Pompey in a civil war.
(c) A crowd stirring speech by Antony.
(d) Cassius choosing to join Caesar's army.

4. How did Plutarch explain the difference between Tiberius and Caius when they delivered speeches?
(a) Tiberius was gentle and composed, and Caius was earnest and vehement.
(b) Tiberius was verbose and theatrical; Caius was slow and methodical.
(c) Tiberius was rehearsed and serious; Caius was sarcastic and whimisical.
(d) Tiberius was confrontational; Caius was diplomatic.

5. According to Plutarch, how did Caesar begin his rise to power over Rome?
(a) By forming political alliances in the Senate.
(b) By bringing wealth back to Rome after military victories and sharing it among the plebes.
(c) By using his military victories to gain political support from the population.
(d) By using his new learned rhetorical skills to bring charges of corruption against high-ranking officials in Sylla's administration.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Plutarch claim Caesar chose to do while Sylla's power reached its peak?

2. Who did Plutarch identify as being responsible for opposing and turning back the legal and land reforms that were won by Caius as tribune?

3. Why does Plutarch suggest that Dion was banished from Syracuse by the supporters of Dionysisus' son, Dionysisus II?

4. After the death of Tiberius, what did Plutarch report to be the first office to which his brother, Caius was elected?

5. What does Plutarch consider to be the difference in the military achievements between Dion and Brutus?

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