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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. After the death of Tiberius, what did Plutarch report to be the first office to which his brother, Caius was elected?
(a) Magistrate.
(b) Consul.
(c) Senator.
(d) Quaestor.

3. How did Plutarch characterize the differences in the changes in government "The Roman Brothers" and "The Spartans" sought to achieve?
(a) "The Roman Brothers" aimed at settling cities, mending highways, and recovering public lands whereas "The Spartans" sought to restore their city to its ancient state.
(b) "The Roman Brothers" sought to place all power in a king, but "The Spartans" sought democracy.
(c) "The Roman Brothers" sought to restore Rome to its ancient Republic, whereas "The Spartans" sought internal improvements.
(d) "The Roman Brothers" worked to restore the principles of the Republic, whereas "The Spartans" attempted to rid Sparta of its Greek democratic influence.

4. How did Tiberius finally push his land reform law through the Senate, according to Plutarch?
(a) He incited the homeless soldiers to storm the senate and forse it to support the law.
(b) He influenced the praetorian guard to enforce the law in spite of it not passing the senate.
(c) He imposed an edict preventing all magistrates from performing their functions until the law was passed.
(d) He used his rhetorical skills to influence the senate to support his land reform law.

5. How did Plutarch describe Cleomenes' personality?
(a) Temperate and moderate in his pleasures, but impetuous and violent in his eagerness to pursue anything which he thought good and just.
(b) Violent and impetuous in personal relationships but focused and thoughtful in combat.
(c) Ambivalent toward justice but fiery in his pursuit of battle.
(d) Temperate and moderate in leadership, but outgoing and social with friends.

Short Answer Questions

1. What affect does Plutarch claim Aratus' education and his father's death have on Aratus?

2. Who does Plutarch report to be the master of Rome before Caesar came to power?

3. What does Plutarch declare to be the condition of men in public life?

4. Why did Antigonus' son, Philip, kill Aratus, according to Plutarch?

5. How does Plutarch claim that Demosthenes became the best orator of his time?

(see the answer key)

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