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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Aratus.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. Who is the famous Roman General that Plutarch claims Sertorius outwitted during his exile in Spain?
(a) Pompey.
(b) Phocion.
(c) Cicero.
(d) Caesar.
2. How did Plutarch compare Agesilaus and Pompey in their treatment of the men who supported their rise to power?
(a) Agesilaus placed Lysander in an important province to honor his help whereas Pompey began making political connections so he could escape the influence of Sylla.
(b) Both Agesilaus and Pompey betrayed those who helped them through their careers.
(c) Both Agesilaus and Pompey remained loyal to those who helped their careers.
(d) Pompey remained loyal to Sylla even through the years Sylla had withdrawn his favor, but Agesilaus cast off Lysander with reproach after he rose to power on Lysander's misinterpretation of prophesy.
3. How does Plutarch report that Demosthenes and Cicero showed the differences in their personalities through their speeches?
(a) Demosthenes loved to just and make fun of his opponents, but Cicero was serious and eloquent.
(b) Demosthenes was trivial and lighthearted, but Cicero was somber and deliberate.
(c) Demosthenes was somber and deliberte, but Cicero was trivial and lighthearted.
(d) Demosthenes was serious and eloquent, but Cicero loved to jest and make fun of his opponents.
4. Who invaded Spartan provinces while Cleomenes was making reforms in Spartan government, according to Plutarch?
(a) Roman General Pompey.
(b) Persian King Darius.
(c) Greek General Aratas.
(d) Macedonian King Philip.
5. How did the separation of Alexander from Philip affect his reign over Philip's empire, according to Plutarch?
(a) Alexander chose to spread Greek culture through his captured lands rather than Macedonian culture.
(b) Alexander moved the capital of Macedon to Athens.
(c) Alexander purged his government of all officials that were named by his father.
(d) Alexander rejected all of Philip's military tactics and found new generals.
Short Answer Questions
1. Who does Plutarch identify as the father of Aratus?
2. There were 12 Roman Caesar's. Which one is Plutarch chronicling?
3. Why does Plutarch claim Philip believed that Alexander was a demi-god?
4. According to Plutarch, what was the purpose of the Greek alliances that Aratus helped to form?
5. How did Plutarch characterize the differences in the changes in government "The Roman Brothers" and "The Spartans" sought to achieve?
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