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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why did Plutarch consider Agesilaus a better general than Pompey?
(a) Agesilaus had soldiers who fought for his glory, but Pompey's soldiers fought for wealth.
(b) Agesilaus proved his virtue by confronting his enemies at their most powerful, but Pompey tried to challenge less worthy opponents.
(c) Because Agesilaus built a record of forcing his enemies into battle when they were at their weakest, but Pompey allowed his army to be beaten by Caesar's forces while they were weakened by hunger.
(d) Agesilaus knew how to win battles on land or at sea, but Pompey only knew how to fight on the land.

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

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 moved the capital of Macedon to Athens.
(c) Alexander rejected all of Philip's military tactics and found new generals.
(d) Alexander chose to spread Greek culture through his captured lands rather than Macedonian culture.

4. What is a major difference between Sertorius and Eumenes that Plutarch recognized?
(a) That Sertorious had the support of the government, but Eumenes was in rebellion against the government.
(b) Sertorius was well read, but Eumenes was illiterate.
(c) That Sertorius was a learned captain, but Eumenes gained all of his knowledge from battle.
(d) Sertorius' soldiers yielded to him freely, whereas Eumenes won a contested office by proving his superiority.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. Who is the famous Roman General that Plutarch claims Sertorius outwitted during his exile in Spain?

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

5. With whom did Pompey ally himself to overcome the reputation of his father, and who did Plutarch report they oppose in a civil conflict for power over Rome?

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