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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Dion, Marcus Brutus and The Comparison of Dion and Brutus.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. How did Plutarch explain the difference between Tiberius and Caius when they delivered speeches?
(a) Tiberius was gentle and composed, and Caius was earnest and vehement.
(b) Tiberius was verbose and theatrical; Caius was slow and methodical.
(c) Tiberius was rehearsed and serious; Caius was sarcastic and whimisical.
(d) Tiberius was confrontational; Caius was diplomatic.
2. What does Plutarch claim caused Caesar and Pompey to become rivals for power?
(a) The rivalry between Pompey's father and Caesar's family.
(b) Pompey's alliance with Crassus.
(c) Pompey's defeat to Sertorius in Spain.
(d) Crassus' death.
3. How did Plutarch report Caesar lost his position as Dictator?
(a) An insurrection by soldiers stationed in Germany.
(b) The Roman Senate voted to exile Caesar for his many wars.
(c) He was assassinated by a conspiracy led by Cassius and Marcus Brutus.
(d) He was challenged to war by Ptolemy, which Caesar lost.
4. Who did Plutarch identify as the Senator that Brutus opposed, but joined in a civil war against Caesar?
(a) Cassius.
(b) Crassus.
(c) Pompey.
(d) Sertorius.
5. After his return from Spain, with whom does Plutarch claim Caesar took power over Rome in the Triumvirate?
(a) Antony and Octavius.
(b) Crassus and Pompey.
(c) Sylla and Nero.
(d) Brutus and Cassius.
Short Answer Questions
1. How did the master of Rome prior to Caesar's reign make himself an enemy to Caesar, according to Plutarch?
2. What was the most notable sign that Plutarch suggests that proves Caesar had begun to win popular support to challenge Sylla?
3. There were 12 Roman Caesar's. Which one is Plutarch chronicling?
4. Plutarch's tone in the profile of Aratus changes from his other reports. Why is this?
5. How did Tiberius finally push his land reform law through the Senate, according to Plutarch?
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