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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Plutarch compares Sertorius to Philip, Antigonus, and Hannibal for his aggression, strategy, and what one other commonality?
(a) They each lost a hand in battle.
(b) They each had a short leg.
(c) They each had one eye.
(d) They each came from common families.

2. How did Agesilaus take the throne from his brother, Agis, according to Plutarch?
(a) Lysander, a popular general, applied a misinterpretation of a prophesy against the rumored illegitimate son of Agis.
(b) Agesilaus defeated Agis in a duel.
(c) Agesilaus poisoned Agis.
(d) Agesilaus hired conspirators to murder Agis.

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) An earthquake shook the royal palace while Alexander was being born.
(b) Lightning hit the area of the palace where Alexander's mother was giving birth.
(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. What did Plutarch claim was the final indication that Pompey had fallen out of Sylla's favor?
(a) Sylla defeated Pompey in battle as he was returning from conquests in Europe.
(b) Sylla dispatched Pompey to Spain to quell rebellions.
(c) Sylla attempted to have Pompey imprisoned.
(d) Sylla did not include Pompey in his will.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what sort of family does Plutarch claim Sertorius was raised?

2. Who were they, and what were the nationalities of Alexander's parents, according to Plutarch?

3. What is a major difference between Sertorius and Eumenes that Plutarch recognized?

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

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

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