Plutarch's Lives, Volume 2 Quiz Questions | Quiz: The Comparison of Tiberius and Caius Gracchus with Agis and Cleomenes to Dion, Marcus Brutus and The Comparison of Dion and Brutus

Quiz: The Comparison of Tiberius and Caius Gracchus with Agis and Cleomenes to Dion, Marcus Brutus and The Comparison of Dion and Brutus

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

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. According to Plutarch, for what was Cicero's rhetoric noted?
a) Somber and serious focus.
b) Sharp wit, constant joking, and sarcastic remarks.
c) Planned and methodical logic.
d) Fiery emotion and revolutionary appeal.

2. What does Plutarch report led to Antony's suicide at the threat of being defeated by Octavian?
a) His love affair with Queen Cleopatra of Egypt and his defense of Egypt against Octavian.
b) He was cornered with the co-conspirators of Caesar.
c) He sided with Lepidus in a civil war against Octavian.
d) He began a civil war with Ocavian and Lepidus in...
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