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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) India.
(b) Persia.
(c) Babylon.
(d) Turkey.

2. How did the separation of Alexander from Philip affect his reign over Philip's empire, according to Plutarch?
(a) Alexander moved the capital of Macedon to Athens.
(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 purged his government of all officials that were named by his father.

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

4. What is the first similarity that Plutarch recognized between Sertorius and Eumenes?
(a) That they were both ferocious in battle.
(b) That they were both embraced by the political leaders of their countries.
(c) That they both came from laboring families but worked up to the Noble class.
(d) They were both banished to foreign lands, but came to be commanders of powerful forces.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Plutarch compare the climb to power between Agesilaus and Pompey?

2. With whom did Pompey make war that Plutarch reported eventually led to his death in Egypt?

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

4. How old does Plutarch claim Alexander to have been when Philip left him in charge of Macedon while he went on an expedition against Byzantine?

5. What subject does Plutarch report Sertorius mastered as a youth?

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