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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Alexander.
Multiple Choice Questions
1. How did Plutarch compare Sertorius and Eumenes in their views of war?
(a) Both Eumenes and Sertorius esteemed peace and tranquility.
(b) Eumenes naturally loved war, but Sertorius esteemed peace and tranquility.
(c) Both Eumenes and Sertorius loved war.
(d) Both Eumenes hated the death of war, but loved the thrill of strategy.
2. How does Plutarch compare the climb to power between Agesilaus and Pompey?
(a) Pompey made his rise to power by murdering rivals, but Agesilaus rose by negotiating with rivals.
(b) Pompey made his rise to greatness by confronting tyrants, but Agesilaus rose through allying with tryants.
(c) Pompey made his rise to greatness by the fairest and justest means, but Agesilaus rose through the deception of a misinterpreted prophesy.
(d) Pompey made his rise to power with great military victories, but Agesilaus rose by negotiating peace.
3. How did the separation of Alexander from Philip affect his reign over Philip's empire, according to Plutarch?
(a) Alexander purged his government of all officials that were named by his father.
(b) Alexander chose to spread Greek culture through his captured lands rather than Macedonian culture.
(c) Alexander rejected all of Philip's military tactics and found new generals.
(d) Alexander moved the capital of Macedon to Athens.
4. How does Plutarch claim the birth order of Agis and Agesilaus affected their lives?
(a) Agis, the older, was the favorite of the father, but Agesilaus was the favorite of their mother.
(b) Agis, the older, was trained in military matters, but Agesilaus was trained in agricultural arts.
(c) Agis, the older, was educated to be king, and Agesilaus was given a common education.
(d) Agis, the older, was given the inheritance of the king, but Agesilaus was given the authority over a province.
5. How old was Alexander when Plutarch claims he took the Macedonian throne after Philip's death?
(a) 18.
(b) 14.
(c) 16.
(d) 20.
Short Answer Questions
1. Why did Plutarch consider Agesilaus a better general than Pompey?
2. In what sort of family does Plutarch claim Sertorius was raised?
3. What subject does Plutarch report Sertorius mastered as a youth?
4. How did Alexander show favor to Eumenes, according to Plutarch?
5. Why does Plutarch claim Philip believed that Alexander was a demi-god?
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