Plutarch's Lives, Volume 2 Test | Final Test - Medium

Final Test

This test consists of 5 multiple choice, 5 short answer, and 0 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

Directions: Circle the correct answer.

1. What political difference does Plutarch recognize between "The Spartans"?
a) Agis was fiery and relentless, but Cleomenes was methodical and careful.
b) Agis depended on sarcastic rhetorical skills, but Cleomenes rhetorical style was theatrical and well rehearsed.
c) Agis showed a lack of determination, but Cleomenes inspired revolution with boldness and violence.
d) Agis was an uncontrolled revolutionary, but Cleomenes sought peaceful negotiations as a means of change.

2. What did Plutarch report to be the result of Cato's management of the exchequer?
a) Cato was inundated with dealing with corruption and faced down opposition.
b) Cato reduced taxes, but the senate was preoccupied with using the treasury for political favors.
c) Cato filled it...
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