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

2. According to Plutarch, why was the issue still alive for Tiberius in spite of previous efforts to address the issue?
(a) Caius Laelius folded under political pressure from men of authority.
(b) Cicero's sarcastic rhetorical style alienated more senators than it won over.
(c) Scipio could not overcome the political influence of senators who had sold their votes to wealthy landowners.
(d) Crassus' well known animosity for Caesar put his causes on the losing side in the senate.

3. What did Plutarch claim came of Caius after his death?
(a) His head was cut off and presented to Opimius as a gift.
(b) His body was found by his family and burned.
(c) His body was displayed by his enemies as a warning to his supporters.
(d) Romans felt regret for what had happened and erected a statue in his honor.

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

5. Who did wealthy land owners influence from the Senate to oppose Tiberius' efforts at land reform, according to Plutarch?
(a) Marcus Brutus, who opposed Caesars attempts to spread the wealth from captured cities.
(b) Caius Mancinus, who was a consul of bad reputation.
(c) Marcus Octavius, who was considered to be a friend of Tiberius.
(d) Octavius Caesar, who was son of Caesar.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Plutarch report to be the father of Tiberius and Caius Gracchus?

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

3. What does Plutarch claim caused Caesar and Pompey to become rivals for power?

4. What preceded Caesar's election by the Senate to Dictator, according to Plutarch?

5. What did Plutarch claim that Caius had to overcome before he was elected to tribune?

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