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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How far to the East did Plutarch claim Alexander spread his empire?
(a) Babylon.
(b) Turkey.
(c) India.
(d) Persia.

2. What five qualities does Plutarch claim that Sertorius possessed in greater qualities than the other generals to whom Plutarch compared him?
(a) Ferocity, integrity, honesty, nobility, and courage.
(b) Bravery, wisdom, frugality, humility, and foresightedness.
(c) Contentment, faithfulness, mercy, prudence and judgment.
(d) Nobility, mercy honesty, faithfulness, and humility.

3. What disaster does Plutarch report occurred on the day that Alexander was born that later added to the legend that he was a demi-god?
(a) Lightning hit the area of the palace where Alexander's mother was giving birth.
(b) An earthquake shook the royal palace while Alexander was being born.
(c) The Temple of Diana burned down and a story was spread that it did so because Diana was attending the birth of Alexander.
(d) A Macedonian fleet survived a horrible storm at sea on the day Alexander was born.

4. How did Plutarch compare Sertorius and Eumenes in their views of war?
(a) Both Eumenes and Sertorius loved war.
(b) Both Eumenes and Sertorius esteemed peace and tranquility.
(c) Both Eumenes hated the death of war, but loved the thrill of strategy.
(d) Eumenes naturally loved war, but Sertorius esteemed peace and tranquility.

5. How old was Alexander when Plutarch claims he took the Macedonian throne after Philip's death?
(a) 14.
(b) 20.
(c) 16.
(d) 18.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what sort of activity did Eumenes get the attention of Philip of Macedon, according to Plutarch?

2. What was a political hurdle that Plutarch claimed Pompey had to overcome?

3. What does Plutarch claim Aristotle provided that he considered, "...a perfect portable treasure of all military virtue and knowledge...."?

4. Who did Plutarch report to be the father of Agis and Agesilaus?

5. How does Plutarch claim the birth order of Agis and Agesilaus affected their lives?

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