Tides of War: A Novel of Alcibiades and the Peloponnesian War Test | Final Test - Hard

Steven Pressfield
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 115 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.

Tides of War: A Novel of Alcibiades and the Peloponnesian War Test | Final Test - Hard

Steven Pressfield
This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 115 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Polemides was present when the people took charge of which location?

2. The narrator bore _____ unhealed wounds on his legs.

3. Alcibiades actions caused him to become a(n) _____.

4. What fruit was Eunice eating during this conversation?

5. What is a kleros?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Polemides is left behind? What dangerous step does Polemides take?

2. Discuss how Alcibiades' enemies try to get to him through his friends.

3. Discuss the reaction of the people upon Alcibiades' departure. What did the Athenians do to prevent corruption of power?

4. Where is Alcibiades at this time? What are his plans? What is the reaction of Polemides?

5. Examine the circumstances under which Alcibiades is named as Athens' dictator. What is Alcibiades' reaction?

6. What happens after the Athenians execute their generals? What is the reaction of Sparta?

7. Discuss the scene in which Polemides attends the speech made by Alcibiades. What is the content of the speech?

8. What happens when Alcibiades returns to Athens?

9. Examine Alcibiades' weakness regarding women.

10. How does Alcibiades react to Lysander's answer? What happens during the next battle?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The war between Athens and Sparta lasted for 27 years. Discuss the war, what caused it, who won, and how it ended. What was the main cause of war between the city-states? Who was the first to declare war? Why? Which was the strongest city-state before war was declared? Which was the strongest city-state after the war? How did the tides of war change during the 27 year long battle? Discuss the leadership of each city-state before, during and after the war. Note changes in politics, political leaders, allies, and wealth.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss Polemides' family connections and how they affected his personal and professional lives. At what point(s) did Polemides risk his life for his family? What became of the following people: Phoebe, Nicolaus, Eunice, Daphne, Polemides' father, Meri, and Lion? How did the changes in these relationships affect Polemides? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

The history between Athens and Sparta is long and volatile. Create a detailed time line of the political structures of Athens and Sparta. Include enemies, allies, leaders, goals, and achievements. Connect the interaction of the two city-states. Which ended up being the victor and/or the most powerful?

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