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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did Demetrius kill to take the throne of Macedon, according to Plutarch?
(a) Antipater.
(b) .Cassander.
(c) Alexander, son of Cassander.
(d) Alexander, son of Philip.

2. What is the first similarity that Plutarch recognized between Sertorius and Eumenes?
(a) That they both came from laboring families but worked up to the Noble class.
(b) They were both banished to foreign lands, but came to be commanders of powerful forces.
(c) That they were both ferocious in battle.
(d) That they were both embraced by the political leaders of their countries.

3. What did Plutarch report to be Phocion's view of war whenever he was brought into debates with other Greek leaders?
(a) He thrilled in the adventure of defeating an enemy.
(b) He always advocated drawing the enemy out into the open.
(c) His advice was always for peace and quietness.
(d) He believe a man could have no greater virtue than the desire to face bloody combat.

4. What did Plutarch report to be the result of Cato's management of the exchequer?
(a) Cato filled it with treasure and made it appear the state might be rich without oppressing the people.
(b) Cato reduced taxes, but the senate was preoccupied with using the treasury for political favors.
(c) Cato served only briefly because of the corrupt expectations of the political system.
(d) Cato was inundated with dealing with corruption and faced down opposition.

5. What event led Philip to commission Aristotle to teach Alexander, according to Plutarch?
(a) Alexander began offering innovative strategies for battle to Philip's captains.
(b) Alexander began surpassing the courses taught him in the royal palace.
(c) Alexander broke a horse, Bucephalus, in front of his father and his attendants.
(d) Alexander showed greater intelligence when confronting foes in wrestling matches.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Plutarch claim Agis and Cleomenes incurred the hatred of the rich and powerful?

2. Where does Plutarch report Alexander died?

3. Why does Plutarch suggest that Dion was banished from Syracuse by the supporters of Dionysisus' son, Dionysisus II?

4. In the comparison of Tiberius and Caius Gracchus (henceforth identified here as "The Roman Brothers") with Agis and Cleomenes ("The Spartans"), how does Plutarch refer to Tiberius and Caius as a unit?

5. How does Plutarch report that Demosthenes and Cicero showed the differences in their personalities through their speeches?

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