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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what sort of family does Plutarch claim Eumenes was raised?
(a) A military family
(b) A noble family.
(c) A poor laboring family.
(d) A ruling class family.

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

3. Who did Plutarch report to be the father of Agis and Agesilaus?
(a) Zeuxidamus, King of the Lacedaemonians.
(b) Duris the historian.
(c) Alcibiades.
(d) Archidamus, king of the Lacedaemonians.

4. What disaster does Plutarch report occurred on the day that Alexander was born that later added to the legend that he was a demi-god?
(a) Lightning hit the area of the palace where Alexander's mother was giving birth.
(b) A Macedonian fleet survived a horrible storm at sea on the day Alexander was born.
(c) The Temple of Diana burned down and a story was spread that it did so because Diana was attending the birth of Alexander.
(d) An earthquake shook the royal palace while Alexander was being born.

5. What does Plutarch claim Caesar chose to do while Sylla's power reached its peak?
(a) He joined a conspiracy with Brutus and Cassius to assassinate Sylla.
(b) He left Rome in exile.
(c) He contended with Caesar's power in the Senate.
(d) He gathered forces to challenge Sylla with a civil war.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Plutarch characterize Phocion's speech?

2. How did the separation of Alexander from Philip affect his reign over Philip's empire, according to Plutarch?

3. How old was Alexander when Plutarch claims he took the Macedonian throne after Philip's death?

4. What is the first similarity that Plutarch recognized between Sertorius and Eumenes?

5. Who does Plutarch report to be the master of Rome before Caesar came to power?

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