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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) His defeat over Pompey in a civil war.
(b) Cassius choosing to join Caesar's army.
(c) A crowd stirring speech by Antony.
(d) Brutus' pledge of support to Caesar.

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

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

4. How did Alexander show favor to Eumenes, according to Plutarch?
(a) By employing Eumenes in the palace.
(b) By making Eumenes his spear carrier.
(c) By arranging Eumenes' marriage to the sister of his wife.
(d) By allowing Eumenes to train the royal horses.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Plutarch claim the birth order of Agis and Agesilaus affected their lives?

2. How did the master of Rome prior to Caesar's reign make himself an enemy to Caesar, according to Plutarch?

3. How did Plutarch compare Sertorius and Eumenes in their views of war?

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?

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

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