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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What desecration of religious idols is charged to Alcibiades?
(a) Setting fire to the temple of Apollo
(b) The vandalism of the Hermae of Athens
(c) The stoning of the Oracle at Delphi
(d) Knocking over the statues of Athena

2. How does Thucydides picture certain charismatic generals during the years of the Peloponnesian War?
(a) Of little significance to the outcome of the war
(b) A lot of talk and no action
(c) Able single-handedly to turn the fortunes of the people they serve.
(d) Men who have great personalities but little war experience.

3. Why is Sparta somewhat weakened at the start of the war?
(a) Sparta sufferes from a major famine.
(b) Sparta is also involved in a war with Persia.
(c) Sparta is in the process of recruiting new troops.
(d) Sparta no longer has the services of vast numbers of Helots.

4. Who is the first Athenian to suggest fortifying Pylos?
(a) Brasidas
(b) Cleon
(c) Nicias
(d) Demosthenes

5. What is the significance of Thucydides' inclusion of the story of Aristogiton and Harmodius?
(a) It is a strange inclusion of Greek superstition.
(b) It is a nearly unique authorial digression from the history of the war itself.
(c) It is an important event that is glossed over lightly.
(d) It has nothing to do with either Athens or Sparta.

Short Answer Questions

1. In 424 BC, how does Sparta change its military methods?

2. What major battle occurs in the winter of 415 BC?

3. According to Cleon, why does the attack at Sphacteria stall?

4. What military involvement in 416 BC is hotly argued in Athens?

5. How is Argos able to withstand the Spartans?

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