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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Where is the Attica-Euboea-Boeotia area of Greece?
(a) The area East of the Peloponnesian Isthmus
(b) The area directly North of the Peloponnesian Isthmus
(c) The area South of the Peloponnesian Isthmus
(d) The area West of the Peloponnesian Isthmus
2. After Athens intervenes in Corcyra, what does Thucydides observe?
(a) It is a time of peace in Corcyra.
(b) Corcyrans flee to the safety of Athens.
(c) There is nothing left of Corcyra.
(d) Violence of all kinds sweeps through Corcyra and mass murder is enacted for political and personal reasons.
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 no longer has the services of vast numbers of Helots.
(d) Sparta is in the process of recruiting new troops.
4. How are Spartan envoys able to get through the Athenian blockade of Mytilene?
(a) They go around and come in on the back side of Lesbos.
(b) They infiltrate the Athenians and get into the city.
(c) They disguise themselves as merchant ships.
(d) In those days, envoys are always given safe passage.
5. What event in ca 479 BC gives rise to a period of prominence in Athens?
(a) Incorporation of the surrounding city-states
(b) Defeat of the Spartans
(c) Defeat of the invading Persian army
(d) The influence of Socratic philosophy
Short Answer Questions
1. In the same year as the Plataea defeat, what is happening in Corcyra?
2. After the Spartan forces give up the Attica offensive, what does Athens continue to do?
3. What appears to be a mistake made by the Athenian forces under Pericles?
4. What is the general title given to the first twenty-three paragraphs of Book One?
5. Who is the notable politician who is successful in diverting the attention of Sparta from the Athenians?
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