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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 Agesilaus take the throne from his brother, Agis, according to Plutarch?
(a) Agesilaus hired conspirators to murder Agis.
(b) Agesilaus defeated Agis in a duel.
(c) Lysander, a popular general, applied a misinterpretation of a prophesy against the rumored illegitimate son of Agis.
(d) Agesilaus poisoned Agis.

2. How did Plutarch report Caesar lost his position as Dictator?
(a) The Roman Senate voted to exile Caesar for his many wars.
(b) An insurrection by soldiers stationed in Germany.
(c) He was assassinated by a conspiracy led by Cassius and Marcus Brutus.
(d) He was challenged to war by Ptolemy, which Caesar lost.

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

4. 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) His advice was always for peace and quietness.
(c) He thrilled in the adventure of defeating an enemy.
(d) He always advocated drawing the enemy out into the open.

5. From whom did Phocion learn of the military during his youth, according to Plutarch?
(a) Chabrias, the General.
(b) Eumenes, the Spartan.
(c) Sertorius, the Roman.
(d) Philip, the Macedonian.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which one of the four being compared does Plutarch report had no great action worthy of a commander?

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

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

4. What political difference does Plutarch recognize between "The Spartans"?

5. According to Plutarch, when did Phocion rise to power in Athens?

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