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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Who invaded Spartan provinces while Cleomenes was making reforms in Spartan government, according to Plutarch?
(a) Roman General Pompey.
(b) Greek General Aratas.
(c) Macedonian King Philip.
(d) Persian King Darius.

4. How did Plutarch report Caesar lost his position as Dictator?
(a) An insurrection by soldiers stationed in Germany.
(b) He was assassinated by a conspiracy led by Cassius and Marcus Brutus.
(c) He was challenged to war by Ptolemy, which Caesar lost.
(d) The Roman Senate voted to exile Caesar for his many wars.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What did Plutarch claim to be the differences in motivation between Demosthenes and Cicero?

3. How did Plutarch characterize the differences in the changes in government "The Roman Brothers" and "The Spartans" sought to achieve?

4. How was Pompey acquitted of embezzlement that Plutarch reported was accused against his father after he died?

5. Why did Plutarch claim that Tiberius was beaten to death on the Senate Floor?

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