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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Plutarch, what eventually led to Alexander and his mother, Olympia, separating from Philip to become his rivals?
(a) Philip's humiliating defeat against the Spartans.
(b) Philip's many marriages.
(c) Philip's squandering the family wealth on horses and soldiers.
(d) Philip's drunken display at the wedding of one of his nieces.

2. What subject does Plutarch report Sertorius mastered as a youth?
(a) Grammar.
(b) History.
(c) Mathematics.
(d) Oratory.

3. In what sort of family does Plutarch claim Sertorius was raised?
(a) A ruling class family.
(b) A noble family.
(c) A military family.
(d) A poor laboring family.

4. What did Plutarch report to be Agesilaus' physical deformity?
(a) He had one leg shorter than the other.
(b) He was blind.
(c) He had a lame hand.
(d) He had only one eye.

5. Who was the Persian King that Plutarch reported Alexander defeated on his expedition to India?
(a) Hercules.
(b) Antipater.
(c) Darius.
(d) Philip.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Plutarch consider Agesilaus a better general than Pompey?

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

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

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

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

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