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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Plutarch compare Agesilaus and Pompey in their treatment of the men who supported their rise to power?
(a) Pompey remained loyal to Sylla even through the years Sylla had withdrawn his favor, but Agesilaus cast off Lysander with reproach after he rose to power on Lysander's misinterpretation of prophesy.
(b) Agesilaus placed Lysander in an important province to honor his help whereas Pompey began making political connections so he could escape the influence of Sylla.
(c) Both Agesilaus and Pompey remained loyal to those who helped their careers.
(d) Both Agesilaus and Pompey betrayed those who helped them through their careers.

2. What did Plutarch report to be Agesilaus' physical deformity?
(a) He was blind.
(b) He had a lame hand.
(c) He had only one eye.
(d) He had one leg shorter than the other.

3. Why did Plutarch consider Agesilaus a better general than Pompey?
(a) Agesilaus proved his virtue by confronting his enemies at their most powerful, but Pompey tried to challenge less worthy opponents.
(b) Agesilaus knew how to win battles on land or at sea, but Pompey only knew how to fight on the land.
(c) Agesilaus had soldiers who fought for his glory, but Pompey's soldiers fought for wealth.
(d) Because Agesilaus built a record of forcing his enemies into battle when they were at their weakest, but Pompey allowed his army to be beaten by Caesar's forces while they were weakened by hunger.

4. How did Plutarch compare Sertorius and Eumenes in their views of war?
(a) Eumenes naturally loved war, but Sertorius esteemed peace and tranquility.
(b) Both Eumenes hated the death of war, but loved the thrill of strategy.
(c) Both Eumenes and Sertorius loved war.
(d) Both Eumenes and Sertorius esteemed peace and tranquility.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old does Plutarch claim Alexander to have been when Philip left him in charge of Macedon while he went on an expedition against Byzantine?

2. What five qualities does Plutarch claim that Sertorius possessed in greater qualities than the other generals to whom Plutarch compared him?

3. According to Plutarch, how did Caesar begin his rise to power over Rome?

4. There were 12 Roman Caesar's. Which one is Plutarch chronicling?

5. How does Plutarch claim the birth order of Agis and Agesilaus affected their lives?

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