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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the Macedonian King from which Plutarch reported Demetrius and his father, Antigonus, freed Athens?
(a) Antipater.
(b) Alexander.
(c) Philip.
(d) Cassander.

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) Bravery, wisdom, frugality, humility, and foresightedness.
(c) Contentment, faithfulness, mercy, prudence and judgment.
(d) Nobility, mercy honesty, faithfulness, and humility.

3. How does Plutarch explain public anger both Dion and Brutus received for their stands against Dionysius II and Caesar respectively?
(a) The public was angry at Dion for leaving Syracuse after he overthrew Dionysius II, but it was angry at Brutus for not staying in Rome.
(b) The public was angry at Dion for having allowed Dionysius II to escape, but the public was angry with Brutus for killing a popular leader.
(c) The public was angry at Dion for trying to take Dionysius II's throne, but it was angry at Brutus for turning away from the vacant throne.
(d) The public was angry at Dion for opposing an effective leader, but it was angry at Brutus for not having a trial on Caesar's crimes.

4. How does Plutarch explain that Aratus finally end Nicocles' reign over Sicyon?
(a) He used his rhetorical skills to inspire the population to establish its own government.
(b) He led a revolution in Sicyon to overthrow all the tyrants.
(c) He conducted a covert insurrection and drove Nicocles from his house.
(d) He conducted a military confrontation against the army of Sicyon.

5. What are the character qualities Plutarch attributes to Cato from infancy?
(a) He had an influential rhetorical style that easily impressed audiences.
(b) He had an inflexible temper, resolute in purpose, and not easily provoked to anger.
(c) He showed great sensitivity to women and plebes.
(d) He had an uncommon ability to retain knowledge.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Plutarch report commissioned Caesar to travel to Spain?

2. How did Plutarch explain the tyrrant, Nicocles, rose to power?

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

4. What does Plutarch report to be Phocion's retort when Athens began to celebrate the death of Philip of Macedon?

5. How did Agesilaus take the throne from his brother, Agis, according to Plutarch?

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