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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old does Plutarch claim Alexander to have been when Philip left him in charge of Macedon while he went on an expedition against Byzantine?
(a) 14.
(b) 18.
(c) 16.
(d) 20.

2. How did Plutarch compare Sertorius and Eumenes in their views of war?
(a) Eumenes naturally loved war, but Sertorius esteemed peace and tranquility.
(b) Both Eumenes hated the death of war, but loved the thrill of strategy.
(c) Both Eumenes and Sertorius loved war.
(d) Both Eumenes and Sertorius esteemed peace and tranquility.

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

4. With whom did Pompey make war that Plutarch reported eventually led to his death in Egypt?
(a) Pompey led a civil war against Antony after the assassination of Caesar.
(b) Pompey led a civil war against Crassus to consolidate the power of the Triumvirate.
(c) Pompey led a civil war against Caesar in an attempt to take Caesar's power.
(d) Pompey led a civil war against Sertorius to exert Roman control over Western Europe.

5. What subject does Plutarch report Sertorius mastered as a youth?
(a) Grammar.
(b) Oratory.
(c) History.
(d) Mathematics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Plutarch characterize Phocion's speech?

2. Who did Phocion advise Alexander to make war against rather than the Athenians, according to Plutarch?

3. 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?

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

5. What did Plutarch report to be Phocion's view of war whenever he was brought into debates with other Greek leaders?

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