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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 a very popular general named Sylla and they united their armies to oppose the tyrant, Carbo.
(b) Pompey allied himself with Crassus to overthrow Caesar.
(c) Pompey allied himself with Caesar in an attempt to overthrow Sylla.
(d) Pompey allied himself with Metellus to overthrow Sertorius' rebellions in Spain.

2. Who was the Persian King that Plutarch reported Alexander defeated on his expedition to India?
(a) Darius.
(b) Hercules.
(c) Antipater.
(d) Philip.

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

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

5. In what sort of activity did Eumenes get the attention of Philip of Macedon, according to Plutarch?
(a) Breaking horses at a stable.
(b) Delivering speeches in his school.
(c) Working as a servant in Philip's palace.
(d) Youth matches in Cardia.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom did Pompey make war that Plutarch reported eventually led to his death in Egypt?

2. According to Plutarch, what eventually led to Alexander and his mother, Olympia, separating from Philip to become his rivals?

3. How does Plutarch compare the climb to power between Agesilaus and Pompey?

4. What does Plutarch report to be the joke that Neoptoleumus, captain of Alexander's lifeguard, told of Eumenes?

5. What does Plutarch claim Aristotle provided that he considered, "...a perfect portable treasure of all military virtue and knowledge...."?

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