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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How far to the East did Plutarch claim Alexander spread his empire?
(a) Persia.
(b) Turkey.
(c) India.
(d) Babylon.

2. According to Plutarch, what eventually led to Alexander and his mother, Olympia, separating from Philip to become his rivals?
(a) Philip's drunken display at the wedding of one of his nieces.
(b) Philip's many marriages.
(c) Philip's squandering the family wealth on horses and soldiers.
(d) Philip's humiliating defeat against the Spartans.

3. What five qualities does Plutarch claim that Sertorius possessed in greater qualities than the other generals to whom Plutarch compared him?
(a) Nobility, mercy honesty, faithfulness, and humility.
(b) Ferocity, integrity, honesty, nobility, and courage.
(c) Bravery, wisdom, frugality, humility, and foresightedness.
(d) Contentment, faithfulness, mercy, prudence and judgment.

4. What is the first similarity that Plutarch recognized between Sertorius and Eumenes?
(a) They were both banished to foreign lands, but came to be commanders of powerful forces.
(b) That they both came from laboring families but worked up to the Noble class.
(c) That they were both ferocious in battle.
(d) That they were both embraced by the political leaders of their countries.

5. 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?
(a) 20.
(b) 14.
(c) 18.
(d) 16.

Short Answer Questions

1. How was Pompey acquitted of embezzlement that Plutarch reported was accused against his father after he died?

2. Plutarch compares Sertorius to Philip, Antigonus, and Hannibal for his aggression, strategy, and what one other commonality?

3. How did Plutarch compare Agesilaus and Pompey in their treatment of the men who supported their rise to power?

4. What did Plutarch claim was the final indication that Pompey had fallen out of Sylla's favor?

5. Where does Plutarch report Alexander died?

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