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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens after the Athenian fleet arrives in Corcyra?
(a) Corcyra defeats the Athenians.
(b) They have a big party to celebrate.
(c) There is wholesale slaughter of the political opposition.
(d) Athens sends peace envoys to Lesbos.

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

3. Who are the peltasts?
(a) Unarmored men throwing darted missiles
(b) Barbarian mercenaries
(c) Stone age warriors
(d) Suicide attackers

4. What happens immediately after the defeat of the Corcyran fleet?
(a) Sparta withdraws to rebuild its fleet.
(b) Winter sets in and the hostilities cease.
(c) The Athenian fleet defeates the Peloponesian fleet.
(d) Athens leaves Corcyra to defend itself.

5. How does Gylippus counteract the Athenian siege?
(a) By setting fire to the countryside.
(b) By retreating swiftly.
(c) By using Nicias' hit and run tactics.
(d) By launching a counter-siege.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the war begins, what diplomatic success does Athens have?

2. After the prominent Spartan general, Pausanias, briefly becomes politically powerful, what causes his defeat?

3. What serious setback happens to Athens in 413 BC?

4. Why are the Peloponnesian triremes better equipped?

5. The war is between what two powers?

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