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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How did Plutarch compare Sertorius and Eumenes in their views of war?
(a) Eumenes naturally loved war, but Sertorius esteemed peace and tranquility.
(b) Both Eumenes and Sertorius loved war.
(c) Both Eumenes hated the death of war, but loved the thrill of strategy.
(d) Both Eumenes and Sertorius esteemed peace and tranquility.

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

5. Who were they, and what were the nationalities of Alexander's parents, according to Plutarch?
(a) Philip of Macedon, and Olympia of Greece.
(b) Attalus of Macedon and Olympia of Greece.
(c) Eumens of Sparta, and Cleopatra of Persia.
(d) Philip of Greece, and Potidaea of Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Plutarch report to be the master of Rome before Caesar came to power?

2. How did Alexander show favor to Eumenes, according to Plutarch?

3. 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?

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

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

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