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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the most notable sign that Plutarch suggests that proves Caesar had begun to win popular support to challenge Sylla?
(a) When he challenged Sylla's hold on power directly in the Senate.
(b) When he took possession of a field owned by Sylla.
(c) When he praised an enemy of Sylla's, named Marius, during the eulogy of Marius' wife.
(d) When he allied himself with Sylla's enemies in the Senate.

2. Why did Plutarch consider Agesilaus a better general than Pompey?
(a) Agesilaus proved his virtue by confronting his enemies at their most powerful, but Pompey tried to challenge less worthy opponents.
(b) Agesilaus knew how to win battles on land or at sea, but Pompey only knew how to fight on the land.
(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 had soldiers who fought for his glory, but Pompey's soldiers fought for wealth.

3. 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) Delivering speeches in his school.
(c) Breaking horses at a stable.
(d) Youth matches in Cardia.

4. How does Plutarch compare the climb to power between Agesilaus and Pompey?
(a) Pompey made his rise to greatness by the fairest and justest means, but Agesilaus rose through the deception of a misinterpreted prophesy.
(b) Pompey made his rise to greatness by confronting tyrants, but Agesilaus rose through allying with tryants.
(c) Pompey made his rise to power by murdering rivals, but Agesilaus rose by negotiating with rivals.
(d) Pompey made his rise to power with great military victories, but Agesilaus rose by negotiating peace.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What was Caesar's first step, according to Plutarch, when he was informed of Sylla's power being in decline?

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

3. How did Plutarch compare Sertorius and Eumenes in their views of war?

4. What event led Philip to commission Aristotle to teach Alexander, according to Plutarch?

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

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