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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Eumenes naturally loved war, but Sertorius esteemed peace and tranquility.
(d) Both Eumenes hated the death of war, but loved the thrill of strategy.

2. In what sort of activity did Eumenes get the attention of Philip of Macedon, according to Plutarch?
(a) Working as a servant in Philip's palace.
(b) Breaking horses at a stable.
(c) Youth matches in Cardia.
(d) Delivering speeches in his school.

3. What does Plutarch claim caused Caesar and Pompey to become rivals for power?
(a) Crassus' death.
(b) Pompey's alliance with Crassus.
(c) The rivalry between Pompey's father and Caesar's family.
(d) Pompey's defeat to Sertorius in Spain.

4. What preceded Caesar's election by the Senate to Dictator, according to Plutarch?
(a) His defeat over Pompey in a civil war.
(b) Brutus' pledge of support to Caesar.
(c) A crowd stirring speech by Antony.
(d) Cassius choosing to join Caesar's army.

5. Who did Plutarch report to be the father of Agis and Agesilaus?
(a) Zeuxidamus, King of the Lacedaemonians.
(b) Duris the historian.
(c) Archidamus, king of the Lacedaemonians.
(d) Alcibiades.

Short Answer Questions

1. What five qualities does Plutarch claim that Sertorius possessed in greater qualities than the other generals to whom Plutarch compared him?

2. 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?

3. 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?

4. How did the separation of Alexander from Philip affect his reign over Philip's empire, according to Plutarch?

5. What did Plutarch claim was the final indication that Pompey had fallen out of Sylla's favor?

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