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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. Who does Plutarch report commissioned Caesar to travel to Spain?
(a) Cassius, who desired to remove Caesar's influence from the Senate.
(b) Crassus, who was the richest man in Rome.
(c) Pompey, who knew he needed Caesar's help.
(d) Cato, who saw the value of expanding the empire.

2. Why did Plutarch claim that Tiberius was beaten to death on the Senate Floor?
(a) Because landowners became frustrated by his persistence and decided to end it in the senate.
(b) Because homeless soldiers got tired of waiting for his success and stormed the senate floor and cornered Tiberius.
(c) Because the senate was convinced that he was involved in the conspiracy against Caesar by Antony.
(d) Because Octavius made a speech that associated Tiberius' actions with those who had ambitions to become king.

3. How did Plutarch explain the difference between Tiberius and Caius when they delivered speeches?
(a) Tiberius was confrontational; Caius was diplomatic.
(b) Tiberius was rehearsed and serious; Caius was sarcastic and whimisical.
(c) Tiberius was verbose and theatrical; Caius was slow and methodical.
(d) Tiberius was gentle and composed, and Caius was earnest and vehement.

4. There were 12 Roman Caesar's. Which one is Plutarch chronicling?
(a) The first Caesar, Gaius Julius Caesar.
(b) Octavious Caesar.
(c) Tiberius Caesar.
(d) Caesar Augustus.

5. Why does Plutarch suggest that Dion was banished from Syracuse by the supporters of Dionysisus' son, Dionysisus II?
(a) They feared that he would rise above them in power.
(b) They feared he would have them killed.
(c) They feared the influence he was having against the Dionysius II use of tyrrany.
(d) They feared that he was plotting to take Dionysius II's throne.

Short Answer Questions

1. Plutarch's tone in the profile of Aratus changes from his other reports. Why is this?

2. How does Plutarch explain public anger both Dion and Brutus received for their stands against Dionysius II and Caesar respectively?

3. How did Tiberius finally push his land reform law through the Senate, according to Plutarch?

4. For what does Plutarch claim Marcus Brutus is known?

5. Who does Plutarch claim led a successful conspiracy to murder Dion?

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