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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Thucydides say that Sparta chose to go to war against Athens?
(a) Because Athens is interfering in Spartan politics.
(b) Because Athens refuses to join the Peloponnesian League.
(c) Because of Athens' great political power at the time.
(d) Because Spartan soldiers need war to stay in shape.

2. What advantage does Athens have while Sparta occupies Attica?
(a) Sparta cannot get its troops across the rugged terrain.
(b) They are able to withstand a long seige.
(c) Athens has the resources to buy off the Spartan forces.
(d) They are able to go around the Spartan forces and snipe at the rear flanks.

3. Where is is the Peloponnesus itself?
(a) In the Cyclades
(b) Just North of Attica
(c) On the Northwestern coast of Greece
(d) The Southern tip of Greece

4. After Athens intervenes in Corcyra, what does Thucydides observe?
(a) Corcyrans flee to the safety of Athens.
(b) It is a time of peace in Corcyra.
(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.

5. What is Athens doing toward the end of the 526 BC campaign?
(a) Athens is adding to its already sizable fleet.
(b) Much of the latter campaign season is consumed by Athenian attacks upon Aetolia.
(c) Athens is reenforcing its position in Attica.
(d) Athens is sending out envoys to even more surrounding states.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens during the winter of 423 BC on the part of Sparta?

2. Who is the notable politician who is successful in diverting the attention of Sparta from the Athenians?

3. What happens after the Athenian fleet arrives in Corcyra?

4. What action is Athens taking in Sicily and Italy?

5. Who are the Helots?

(see the answer key)

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