Plutarch's Lives, Volume 2 Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

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Plutarch's Lives, Volume 2 Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Plutarch claim to be the three Macedonian Kings under whom Demosthenes lived?
(a) Philip, Alexander, and Antipater.
(b) Antipater, Philip III, Cassander.
(c) Amyntas IV, Philip, Alexander.
(d) Alexander, Antipater, Philip III.

2. Why does Plutarch suggest that Cleomenes eliminated the office of ephors from Spartan Government?
(a) Because he discovered the ephors were stealing from the public coffers.
(b) Because he discovered he was king in name only and that the ephors had all the power.
(c) Because the ephors were inciting the public to overthrow him.
(d) Because the ephors were a barrier to his desire to battle the Greeks.

3. Who did Plutarch report to be the first Roman official to try to take up the issue that confronted Tiberius after his election as tribune?
(a) Caius Laelius.
(b) Crassus.
(c) Cicero.
(d) Scipio.

4. According to Plutarch, what was the difference in political support between "The Roman Brothers" and "The Spartans"?
(a) "The Roman Brothers" kept opposition in check with strong support from the plebes, but "The Spartans" won political challenges through forceful personalities.
(b) "The Roman Brothers" had their support from military men, but "The Spartans" were supported by the general public.
(c) "The Roman Brothers" had strong support from leaders in the senate, but "The Spartans" got their support from military men.
(d) "The Roman Brothers" were opposed by influential men of their day, but "The Spartans" were supported by history and the authority of one of the most important political leaders of Sparta.

5. According to Plutarch's report, how did Phocion become general more than 45 times?
(a) He sold his services to many land owners who needed protection.
(b) He was elected to lead the armies by free election.
(c) He subverted the commands of many generals.
(d) He was willing to fight for any kingdom that desired his services.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Plutarch report to be Agesilaus' physical deformity?

2. Who did Plutarch report to be the father of Agis and Agesilaus?

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

4. How did Plutarch characterize Phocion's speech?

5. What is a major difference between Sertorius and Eumenes that Plutarch recognized?

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