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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Plutarch report to be the master of Rome before Caesar came to power?
(a) Sylla.
(b) Cato.
(c) Cassius.
(d) Crassus.

2. Who does Plutarch report took in Cato and his siblings after they were orphaned, and for what was this person known?
(a) Servilia who eventually became the wife of Brutus.
(b) Sylla who was the most violent despot of Rome.
(c) Livius Drusus, an uncle on Cato's mother's side, raised the orphaned siblings, he was known for his role in the government and as being a very eloquent speaker.
(d) Pompaedius Silo who became a captain in Caesar's army.

3. With whom did Pompey make war that Plutarch reported eventually led to his death in Egypt?
(a) Pompey led a civil war against Crassus to consolidate the power of the Triumvirate.
(b) Pompey led a civil war against Antony after the assassination of Caesar.
(c) Pompey led a civil war against Caesar in an attempt to take Caesar's power.
(d) Pompey led a civil war against Sertorius to exert Roman control over Western Europe.

4. What came of Rome after Crassus died, according to Plutarch?
(a) It collapsed into a civil war between supporters of Caesar and Pompey.
(b) Pompey fled Rome out of fear of Caesar's desire to take total control.
(c) The Senate was split in its support for Caesar or Pompey.
(d) Caesar conspired to have Pompey assassinated.

5. Who does Plutarch claim to be the three Macedonian Kings under whom Demosthenes lived?
(a) Amyntas IV, Philip, Alexander.
(b) Alexander, Antipater, Philip III.
(c) Antipater, Philip III, Cassander.
(d) Philip, Alexander, and Antipater.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Plutarch, how did Caesar begin his rise to power over Rome?

2. Plutarch compares Sertorius to Philip, Antigonus, and Hannibal for his aggression, strategy, and what one other commonality?

3. What did Plutarch report to be Phocion's view of war whenever he was brought into debates with other Greek leaders?

4. According to Plutarch, why was the issue still alive for Tiberius in spite of previous efforts to address the issue?

5. How does Plutarch claim Demetrius fell into disfavor with the Athenians?

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