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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 did Plutarch identify as being responsible for opposing and turning back the legal and land reforms that were won by Caius as tribune?
(a) Antony.
(b) Caius Laelius.
(c) Opimius.
(d) Octavius.

2. According to Plutarch, how did Caesar begin his rise to power over Rome?
(a) By using his new learned rhetorical skills to bring charges of corruption against high-ranking officials in Sylla's administration.
(b) By forming political alliances in the Senate.
(c) By using his military victories to gain political support from the population.
(d) By bringing wealth back to Rome after military victories and sharing it among the plebes.

3. Why does Plutarch suggest that Dion was banished from Syracuse by the supporters of Dionysisus' son, Dionysisus II?
(a) They feared he would have them killed.
(b) They feared that he would rise above them in power.
(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.

4. Who did Plutarch report to be the first Roman official to try to take up the issue that confronted Tiberius after his election as tribune?
(a) Scipio.
(b) Caius Laelius.
(c) Cicero.
(d) Crassus.

5. How does Plutarch compare the motivations of rebelling between Dion and Brutus?
(a) Dion rebelled for the benefit of Syracusans, but Brutus wanted power.
(b) Many thought Dion sought power for himself, but Brutus wanted only to serve Rome.
(c) Dion rebelled against tyranny, but Brutus sought to restore the Roman Republic.
(d) Many supported Dion's revolution, but Brutus was opposed by the general public.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. After Dion drove Donysius II from Syracuse, what does Plutarch claim came of his attempt to form a government?

4. Who did Plutarch identify as the Senator that Brutus opposed, but joined in a civil war against Caesar?

5. After the death of Tiberius, what did Plutarch report to be the first office to which his brother, Caius was elected?

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