1. What event precipitates the beginning of the war?
(a) The beheading of Athenian envoys to Sparta
(b) Word that Thrace had invaded Corinth.
(c) An attempted sea attack agains Athens from Sparta
(d) The actual advent of hostilities comes about through a Theban surprise attack against Plataea.

2. After the Spartan forces give up the Attica offensive, what does Athens continue to do?
(a) Hit-and-run naval attacks on the Peloponesian isthmus
(b) Stockpile commodities against future Spartan attacks
(c) Build higher walls around Athens
(d) Press for a military truce and peace treaty

3. Why is the Theban attack able to precipitate the war?
(a) It threatenes to weaken the Spartan strength and made immediate war necessary.
(b) Athens and Sparta both embrace the Theban attack as the justification for, and opportunity toward, a greater conflict.
(c) False information has Thebes invading Athens.
(d) There is a serious debate over which league would be allied to Thebes.

4. What political action does Sparta take in 432 BC?
(a) Sparta holds a referrendum to see what their citizens want to do.
(b) Sparta pulls out of the conflict between Corinth and Athens.
(c) Sparta decides to declare war against Athens.
(d) Sparta begins adding more allies to the Peloponnesian League.

5. What is a major upset to Athens during 447 through 446 BC?
(a) Athenian military goes on strike for higher wages.
(b) Political leadership in Athens splits into several factions.
(c) Boeotia successfully revolts against Athens and regains her independence.
(d) Persia finally defeats the Athenian army.