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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What action is Athens taking in Sicily and Italy?
(a) Athens is establishing diplomatic relations in Sicily and italy.
(b) Athenian troops capture a few small cities in Sicily and Locris in Italy.
(c) Athens is raising additional armies.
(d) Athens is building new triremes to attack from the West.

3. Who is the notable politician who is successful in diverting the attention of Sparta from the Athenians?
(a) Phillip
(b) Themistocles
(c) Alexander
(d) Periclese

4. What is the main result of the 428 BC attack on Attica?
(a) Athens' defenses are weakened considerably.
(b) Pericles finally agrees to fight the enemy.
(c) Athens is able to dirve them back this time.
(d) Large areas of crop land are destroyed.

5. What puts a strain between Athens and Sparta after the revolt?
(a) Athens supports the Helots against the leaders of Sparta.
(b) After the revolt, Athens incorporates large portians of Spartan held territory.
(c) Sparta begins to resent Athens because they do not send aid.
(d) Athens sends troops to aid the Spartans but they refuse their help.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is detailed in Book Two?

2. In the early days of the war, which power seems to have the upper hand?

3. At the time Athens is gaining control in Lesbos, what is happening in Plataea?

4. What are the dates of the Peloponnesian War ?

5. What appears to be a mistake made by the Athenian forces under Pericles?

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