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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What appears to be a mistake made by the Athenian forces under Pericles?
(a) Athens attempts to fortify all of Attica.
(b) Athens occupies Aegina and ejects the citizens who are subsequently resettled by Sparta in Thyrea.
(c) Athens ignores the possible danger Corinth might become.
(d) Athens attempts an embargo against Sparta.

2. How does Thucydides picture certain charismatic generals during the years of the Peloponnesian War?
(a) A lot of talk and no action
(b) Men who have great personalities but little war experience.
(c) Of little significance to the outcome of the war
(d) Able single-handedly to turn the fortunes of the people they serve.

3. Why does Thucydides create his own chronology for his history?
(a) There is a unified calendar of which he does not approve.
(b) He wants to exert influence over the Grecian calendar.
(c) He clearly intends it for a wider readership than just the Athenians.
(d) He is not sure of exact dates during the war.

4. What transpires in Syracuse in 414 BC?
(a) Envoys pass between Athens and Sicily.
(b) Gylippus arrives in Syracuse and saves the city from defeat.
(c) Athens leaves Syracuse when Gylippus arrives.
(d) Large financial resources reach Syracuse.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which political powers are at the epicenter of the Peloponnesian War?

2. Why does Thucydides suddenly include more information on Peloponnesian events?

3. What unusual plan does Syracuse put into operation against Athens?

4. Why is Alcibiades not brought to trial immediately after the vandalism for which he is blamed?

5. When the annual siege of Attica begins in 427 BC, what naval move does Sparta make?

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