Plutarch's Lives, Volume 2 Quiz Questions | Quiz: Sertorius, Eumenes and The Comparison of Sertorius and Eumenes to Caesar

Quiz: Sertorius, Eumenes and The Comparison of Sertorius and Eumenes to Caesar

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

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. In what sort of family does Plutarch claim Sertorius was raised?
a) A ruling class family.
b) A noble family.
c) A poor laboring family.
d) A military family.

2. What does Plutarch claim Aristotle provided that he considered, "...a perfect portable treasure of all military virtue and knowledge...."?
a) Aristotle's collection of military histories.
b) Aristotle's personally corrected copy of Homer's Illiads.
c) Aristotle's writings regarding the proper training and preparation of soldiers.
d) Aristotle's maps of important sites in Persia.

3. What was a political hurdle that Plutarch claimed Pompey had to overcome?
a) Pompey was not respected after he lost battles in Spain.
b) His...
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