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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Plutarch claim that Demosthenes became the best orator of his time?
(a) By practicing long hours to develop a dramatic, persuasive style.
(b) He had a natural flare that came naturally.
(c) He was trained in rhetorical arts by Aristotle.
(d) He was an avid reader and often quoted from the ancient masters.

2. What preceded Caesar's election by the Senate to Dictator, according to Plutarch?
(a) Brutus' pledge of support to Caesar.
(b) A crowd stirring speech by Antony.
(c) His defeat over Pompey in a civil war.
(d) Cassius choosing to join Caesar's army.

3. Who does Plutarch identify as the father of Aratus?
(a) Timoclides.
(b) Cleon.
(c) Abantidas.
(d) Clinias.

4. According to Plutarch, why was the issue still alive for Tiberius in spite of previous efforts to address the issue?
(a) Crassus' well known animosity for Caesar put his causes on the losing side in the senate.
(b) Cicero's sarcastic rhetorical style alienated more senators than it won over.
(c) Caius Laelius folded under political pressure from men of authority.
(d) Scipio could not overcome the political influence of senators who had sold their votes to wealthy landowners.

5. According to Plutarch, what eventually led to Alexander and his mother, Olympia, separating from Philip to become his rivals?
(a) Philip's drunken display at the wedding of one of his nieces.
(b) Philip's squandering the family wealth on horses and soldiers.
(c) Philip's humiliating defeat against the Spartans.
(d) Philip's many marriages.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is the reason Plutarch gives for Aratus deciding to make alliance with Philip of Macedon?

3. Who does Plutarch claim to be the three Macedonian Kings under whom Demosthenes lived?

4. What does Plutarch claim Caesar said when he heard of Cato's suicide?

5. Who was the Persian King that Plutarch reported Alexander defeated on his expedition to India?

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