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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What suggests that the account of Cleon's accomplishments is not thoroughly documented?
(a) Everything is military top secret
(b) Thucydides' particular dislike for Cleon
(c) Cleon's order that nothing be written about it.
(d) Demosthenes covers up the truth.

2. Where is the Attica-Euboea-Boeotia area of Greece?
(a) The area West of the Peloponnesian Isthmus
(b) The area South of the Peloponnesian Isthmus
(c) The area East of the Peloponnesian Isthmus
(d) The area directly North of the Peloponnesian Isthmus

3. How does Corinth enter the war?
(a) As part of their alliance with Thebes
(b) Under seige from the spartans
(c) As opportunists hoping to divide and conquer
(d) Independently and not yet allied with Sparta

4. Why is Book 5 of the History of the Peloponnesian War such a short book?
(a) There is only one battle during that time.
(b) Much of the history during that time is lost.
(c) Thucydides has to leave Athens in a hurry.
(d) There are fewer conflicts spread out over a number of years.

5. Why is it necessary for triremes to come ashore often?
(a) The boats have to be repaired often.
(b) The crews need space to cook, sleep and relax.
(c) The triremes have no bathroom facilities.
(d) The triremes need some of the weight reduced.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is the initial confrontation between Sparta and the Athenians?

2. Who is the first Athenian to suggest fortifying Pylos?

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

4. At the time of the Athenian fortification of Pylos, what is happening in Corcyra?

5. What happens to the Spartan offer of peace?

(see the answer key)

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