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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 Agesilaus and Pompey in their treatment of the men who supported their rise to power?
(a) Agesilaus placed Lysander in an important province to honor his help whereas Pompey began making political connections so he could escape the influence of Sylla.
(b) Both Agesilaus and Pompey betrayed those who helped them through their careers.
(c) Pompey remained loyal to Sylla even through the years Sylla had withdrawn his favor, but Agesilaus cast off Lysander with reproach after he rose to power on Lysander's misinterpretation of prophesy.
(d) Both Agesilaus and Pompey remained loyal to those who helped their careers.

2. How did Plutarch explain the difference between Tiberius and Caius when they delivered speeches?
(a) Tiberius was gentle and composed, and Caius was earnest and vehement.
(b) Tiberius was confrontational; Caius was diplomatic.
(c) Tiberius was rehearsed and serious; Caius was sarcastic and whimisical.
(d) Tiberius was verbose and theatrical; Caius was slow and methodical.

3. After Dion drove Donysius II from Syracuse, what does Plutarch claim came of his attempt to form a government?
(a) He could not get leaders of factions to agree.
(b) A popular faction opposed his plans.
(c) He proved to be unable to implement his plans.
(d) He was chased from the city by supporters of Dionysius II.

4. 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 showed greater intelligence when confronting foes in wrestling matches.
(c) Alexander broke a horse, Bucephalus, in front of his father and his attendants.
(d) Alexander began surpassing the courses taught him in the royal palace.

5. According to Plutarch, what lead to the death of Aratus' father?
(a) He died in battle for Sicyon.
(b) He was killed after being exposed as leader of a conspiracy to overthrow a tyranny.
(c) He was killed by a jealous magistrate wanting to take his power.
(d) He was chosen to as a magistrate over Sicyon as it tried to relieve itself from several tyrannies.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Plutarch report to be the joke that Neoptoleumus, captain of Alexander's lifeguard, told of Eumenes?

2. How old was Alexander when Plutarch claims he took the Macedonian throne after Philip's death?

3. Which one of the four being compared does Plutarch report had no great action worthy of a commander?

4. How did Plutarch compare Sertorius and Eumenes in their views of war?

5. Who did Plutarch identify as being responsible for opposing and turning back the legal and land reforms that were won by Caius as tribune?

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