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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Phocion.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Plutarch report to be the joke that Neoptoleumus, captain of Alexander's lifeguard, told of Eumenes?
(a) That Alexander fought with soldiers, but Eumenes fought with words.
(b) That other armies train with swords, but Ememes' army trains with parchment.
(c) That he had followed Alexander with shield and spear, but Eumenes only with pen and paper.
(d) That Eumemes' battles were always fiercer on paper than they were in the field.

3. 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 military victories to gain political support from the population.
(c) By using his new learned rhetorical skills to bring charges of corruption against high-ranking officials in Sylla's administration.
(d) By forming political alliances in the Senate.

4. What is a major difference between Sertorius and Eumenes that Plutarch recognized?
(a) Sertorius was well read, but Eumenes was illiterate.
(b) Sertorius' soldiers yielded to him freely, whereas Eumenes won a contested office by proving his superiority.
(c) That Sertorious had the support of the government, but Eumenes was in rebellion against the government.
(d) That Sertorius was a learned captain, but Eumenes gained all of his knowledge from battle.

5. What five qualities does Plutarch claim that Sertorius possessed in greater qualities than the other generals to whom Plutarch compared him?
(a) Bravery, wisdom, frugality, humility, and foresightedness.
(b) Ferocity, integrity, honesty, nobility, and courage.
(c) Nobility, mercy honesty, faithfulness, and humility.
(d) Contentment, faithfulness, mercy, prudence and judgment.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who is the famous Roman General that Plutarch claims Sertorius outwitted during his exile in Spain?

3. Where does Plutarch report Alexander died?

4. Plutarch compares Sertorius to Philip, Antigonus, and Hannibal for his aggression, strategy, and what one other commonality?

5. How did Plutarch compare Agesilaus and Pompey in their treatment of the men who supported their rise to power?

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