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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 Agesilaus and Pompey in their treatment of the men who supported their rise to power?
(a) Agesilaus placed Lysander in an important province to honor his help whereas Pompey began making political connections so he could escape the influence of Sylla.
(b) Both Agesilaus and Pompey remained loyal to those who helped their careers.
(c) Both Agesilaus and Pompey betrayed those who helped them through their careers.
(d) Pompey remained loyal to Sylla even through the years Sylla had withdrawn his favor, but Agesilaus cast off Lysander with reproach after he rose to power on Lysander's misinterpretation of prophesy.

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

3. What did Plutarch report to be Agesilaus' physical deformity?
(a) He had only one eye.
(b) He had a lame hand.
(c) He had one leg shorter than the other.
(d) He was blind.

4. What five qualities does Plutarch claim that Sertorius possessed in greater qualities than the other generals to whom Plutarch compared him?
(a) Ferocity, integrity, honesty, nobility, and courage.
(b) Nobility, mercy honesty, faithfulness, and humility.
(c) Contentment, faithfulness, mercy, prudence and judgment.
(d) Bravery, wisdom, frugality, humility, and foresightedness.

5. What event led Philip to commission Aristotle to teach Alexander, according to Plutarch?
(a) Alexander began offering innovative strategies for battle to Philip's captains.
(b) Alexander showed greater intelligence when confronting foes in wrestling matches.
(c) Alexander broke a horse, Bucephalus, in front of his father and his attendants.
(d) Alexander began surpassing the courses taught him in the royal palace.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Plutarch, what eventually led to Alexander and his mother, Olympia, separating from Philip to become his rivals?

2. In what sort of family does Plutarch claim Eumenes was raised?

3. What does Plutarch claim Caesar chose to do while Sylla's power reached its peak?

4. In what sort of activity did Eumenes get the attention of Philip of Macedon, according to Plutarch?

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

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