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Plutarch's Lives, Volume 2 Quiz

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1)

What Roman political leader does Plutarch claim was a friend to Cato's family? (from Cato the Younger)

Caesar.
Sertorius.
Pompey.
Sylla.
2)

Who does Plutarch report to have been declared Emperor in Germany and a threat to Galba's reign? (from Galba and Otho)

Vidi.
Vitellus.
Vinius.
Vici.
3)

What does Plutarch declare to be the condition of men in public life? (from Agis and Cleomenes)

"...(They) are content to make themselves the slaves and followers of all the people's humors and caprices."
"Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power."
"There is danger from all men. The only maxim of a free government ought to be to trust no man living with power to endangerment of the public liberty.
"You see what power is--holding someone else's fear in your hand and showing it to them."
4)

What came of Rome after Crassus died, according to Plutarch? (from Cato the Younger)

Pompey fled Rome out of fear of Caesar's desire to take total control.
The Senate was split in its support for Caesar or Pompey.
Caesar conspired to have Pompey assassinated.
It collapsed into a civil war between supporters of Caesar and Pompey.
5)

Who invaded Spartan provinces while Cleomenes was making reforms in Spartan government, according to Plutarch? (from Agis and Cleomenes)

Persian King Darius.
Macedonian King Philip.
Greek General Aratas.
Roman General Pompey.
6)

What did Plutarch identify as the primary difference between "The Roman Brothers" and "The Spartans"? (from The Comparison of Tiberius and Caius Gracchus with Agis and Cleomenes)

"The Roman Brothers" were great warriors, but "The Spartans" were thinkers and politicians.
"The Roman Brothers" improved their virtue through generous education but "The Spartans" kept their virtue in a social environment that had corrupted others.
"The Roman Brothers" were wealthy landowners, but "The Spartans" gained their wealth through military exploits.
"The Roman Brothers" tried to revert the Roman culture to its old ways, but "The Spartans" only tried moderate changes in the legal system.
7)

What is the distinction that Plutarch claims Galba had over all of his predecessors? (from Galba and Otho)

He had a polished, theatrical rhetorical style.
He was a career bureaucrat.
He moved up the ranks of the military to have power.
He is considered by all to have been the richest private person to become emperor.
8)

Where did Plutarch suggest defeat became obvious to Otho? (from Galba and Otho)

When he saw the ferociousness of the Germans.
When he realized that the Germans laid a siege in the lowlands that prevented supplies going to his soldiers.
At the battle of Bedriacum.
When the Germans kept the battle on the land and avoided the Praetorian Guard.
9)

What did Plutarch claim came of Caius after his death? (from Tiberius and Caius Gracchus)

His body was found by his family and burned.
Romans felt regret for what had happened and erected a statue in his honor.
His body was displayed by his enemies as a warning to his supporters.
His head was cut off and presented to Opimius as a gift.
10)

How did Plutarch claim Agis and Cleomenes incurred the hatred of the rich and powerful? (from Agis and Cleomenes)

By taxing them to support homeless soldiers.
By taking their laborers from them to fight in wars.
By being desirous to restore the noble and just form of government.
By inciting the working class to take their property.
11)

Who did Plutarch identify as the Senator that Brutus opposed, but joined in a civil war against Caesar? (from Dion, Marcus Brutus and The Comparison of Dion and Brutus)

Cassius.
Sertorius.
Crassus.
Pompey.
12)

What political difference does Plutarch recognize between "The Spartans"? (from The Comparison of Tiberius and Caius Gracchus with Agis and Cleomenes)

Agis showed a lack of determination, but Cleomenes inspired revolution with boldness and violence.
Agis depended on sarcastic rhetorical skills, but Cleomenes rhetorical style was theatrical and well rehearsed.
Agis was fiery and relentless, but Cleomenes was methodical and careful.
Agis was an uncontrolled revolutionary, but Cleomenes sought peaceful negotiations as a means of change.
13)

According to Plutarch, how did Cleomenes become King of the Spartans? (from Agis and Cleomenes)

He became King after defeating Agesilaus in battle.
He became King after the death of Leonidas.
He became king from family succssion from Agis.
He became King after Lysander used a false prophesy to discredit Leotychides.
14)

How was the Artaxerxes from Plutarch's "Lives" related to the first Artaxerxes to rule over Persia? (from Aratus)

He was the grandson to Artaxerxes through his mother, Parysatis.
He was a general who just happened to have the same name.
He was a distant nephew whose family conspired to come into the line of the throne.
They were the same person.
15)

What does Plutarch report of Cato during this civil war? (from Cato the Younger)

He joined Caesar to benefit his career in the senate.
He remained in the Senate to help keep peace in Rome.
He remained neutral only to be taken prison by Caesar after the war ended.
He fled with Pompey and stopped in Utica while Pompey proceeded to Greece.
16)

Why does Plutarch consider Demetrius' death more dishonorable than Antony's? (from Demetrius, Antony, and the Comparison of Demetrius and Antony)

Because Demetrius died in captivity after a failed military adventure.
Because Demetrius died fleeing from his own army.
Because Demetrius died from alcoholism.
Because Demetrius died after rebelling against his country.
17)

Why did Antigonus' son, Philip, kill Aratus, according to Plutarch? (from Aratus)

He became resentful of Aratus.
He had an affair with Aratus' wife while Aratus was fighting for him in battle.
He wanted to rule over Aratus' Greek alliance.
He saw Aratus as a threat to his power.
18)

What does Plutarch claim Demosthenes did with his suicide? (from Demosthenes, Cicero and The Comparison of Demosthenes and Cicero)

Caused great sorrow to the Greeks who marveled in his wisdom.
Cheated Antipater of the opportunity to publicly humiliate him.
Laughed to scorn the cruelty of Antipater.
Satisfied his political opponents in the Athenian Assembly.
19)

Who does Plutarch report was to be successor to Artaxerxes throne? (from Artaxerxes)

His favorite son, Ariaspes.
His oldest son Darius.
His second son, Arsames.
His scheming son, Ochus.
20)

What were two advantages that Plutarch claims Otho had over Vitellus? (from Galba and Otho)

He was a superior tactician and the Roman army was better equipped.
He had the support of the Praetorian Guard and control over all the sea lanes around Italy.
He had the advantage of being positioned on the high ground and his soldiers were fighting near their homeland.
He fought with his own soldiers and had the support of the provinces between Rome and Germany.
21)

Who did Plutarch identify as being responsible for opposing and turning back the legal and land reforms that were won by Caius as tribune? (from Tiberius and Caius Gracchus)

Caius Laelius.
Antony.
Octavius.
Opimius.
22)

What does Plutarch report that Antony did after his first reaction the Assassination of Caesar? (from Demetrius, Antony, and the Comparison of Demetrius and Antony)

He delivered a speech that turned the Roman population against Brutus and Cassius.
Joined Octavius and Lepidus in a triumvirate.
Organized a tribunal to judge the members of the conspiracy.
Began a civil war to punish Brutus and Cassius.
23)

How did Plutarch compare the deaths of "The Roman Brothers" to "The Spartans"? (from The Comparison of Tiberius and Caius Gracchus with Agis and Cleomenes)

Plutarch believes both died nobly pursuing what they felt was the best for their people.
Plutarch believes that "The Roman" brothers died nobly defending their principles, but "The Spartans" died from an unwise pursuit of war.
Plutarch believes that "The Spartans" died more courageously than did "The Roman Brothers"?
Plutarch's record of "The Spartans" death is the only one that is not violent, but he was impressed with how "The Roman Brothers" died in battle.
24)

What tyrannical Syracusan King does Plutarch report Dion served as he became wealthy? (from Demetrius, Antony, and the Comparison of Demetrius and Antony)

Nicocles.
Sylla.
Dionysius I.
Dionysius II.
25)

How did Plutarch report that Cato prevented the Roman Senate from naming Caesar the Consul of Rome? (from Cato the Younger)

He spent the entire day speaking and prevented the Senate from acting on the motion.
He used his authority to adjust the calendar of the senate.
He used his authority to prevent senators from entering the senate.
He kept the motion to make Caesar consul in the committee.
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