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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 does Plutarch explain public anger both Dion and Brutus received for their stands against Dionysius II and Caesar respectively?
(a) The public was angry at Dion for opposing an effective leader, but it was angry at Brutus for not having a trial on Caesar's crimes.
(b) The public was angry at Dion for trying to take Dionysius II's throne, but it was angry at Brutus for turning away from the vacant throne.
(c) The public was angry at Dion for leaving Syracuse after he overthrew Dionysius II, but it was angry at Brutus for not staying in Rome.
(d) The public was angry at Dion for having allowed Dionysius II to escape, but the public was angry with Brutus for killing a popular leader.

2. What preceded Caesar's election by the Senate to Dictator, according to Plutarch?
(a) His defeat over Pompey in a civil war.
(b) Cassius choosing to join Caesar's army.
(c) Brutus' pledge of support to Caesar.
(d) A crowd stirring speech by Antony.

3. 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) Opimius.
(b) Antony.
(c) Caius Laelius.
(d) Octavius.

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) Crassus.
(b) Caius Laelius.
(c) Cicero.
(d) Scipio.

5. After the death of Tiberius, what did Plutarch report to be the first office to which his brother, Caius was elected?
(a) Consul.
(b) Senator.
(c) Quaestor.
(d) Magistrate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the most notable sign that Plutarch suggests that proves Caesar had begun to win popular support to challenge Sylla?

2. What is the difference Plutarch cites between the leaders that Dion and Brutus overthrew?

3. What does Plutarch claim Caesar chose to do while Sylla's power reached its peak?

4. What does Plutarch consider to be the difference in the military achievements between Dion and Brutus?

5. Why did Plutarch claim that Tiberius was beaten to death on the Senate Floor?

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