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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Comparison of Tiberius and Caius Gracchus with Agis and Cleomenes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Plutarch characterize the differences in the changes in government "The Roman Brothers" and "The Spartans" sought to achieve?
(a) "The Roman Brothers" sought to restore Rome to its ancient Republic, whereas "The Spartans" sought internal improvements.
(b) "The Roman Brothers" aimed at settling cities, mending highways, and recovering public lands whereas "The Spartans" sought to restore their city to its ancient state.
(c) "The Roman Brothers" sought to place all power in a king, but "The Spartans" sought democracy.
(d) "The Roman Brothers" worked to restore the principles of the Republic, whereas "The Spartans" attempted to rid Sparta of its Greek democratic influence.

2. What victory of Phocion over the Macedonians did Plutarch report as being that which earned the admiration of Philip, King of Macedon?
(a) The battle of Delphi.
(b) The battle of Persia.
(c) The battle for Euboea.
(d) The battle of Chaeronaea.

3. With whom did Pompey ally himself to overcome the reputation of his father, and who did Plutarch report they oppose in a civil conflict for power over Rome?
(a) Pompey allied himself with Metellus to overthrow Sertorius' rebellions in Spain.
(b) Pompey allied himself with a very popular general named Sylla and they united their armies to oppose the tyrant, Carbo.
(c) Pompey allied himself with Crassus to overthrow Caesar.
(d) Pompey allied himself with Caesar in an attempt to overthrow Sylla.

4. How was Pompey acquitted of embezzlement that Plutarch reported was accused against his father after he died?
(a) Pompey pledged his loyalty to Sylla.
(b) Pompey set us his own slave as having stolen the funds.
(c) Pompey proved his father was in Spain governing the Roman province when the money had disappeared.
(d) Pompey traced the thefts to a freed slave of his father's, named Alexander.

5. What did Plutarch report to be Phocion's view of war whenever he was brought into debates with other Greek leaders?
(a) He believe a man could have no greater virtue than the desire to face bloody combat.
(b) He thrilled in the adventure of defeating an enemy.
(c) He always advocated drawing the enemy out into the open.
(d) His advice was always for peace and quietness.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Plutarch report to be the differences between Rome and Sparta at the time "The Roman Brothers" and "The Spartans" had their influence?

2. Who does Plutarch report commissioned Caesar to travel to Spain?

3. According to Plutarch, how did Cleomenes become King of the Spartans?

4. How did Plutarch report Caesar lost his position as Dictator?

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

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