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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. 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?
(a) Pompey allied himself with Caesar in an attempt to overthrow Sylla.
(b) Pompey allied himself with Metellus to overthrow Sertorius' rebellions in Spain.
(c) Pompey allied himself with a very popular general named Sylla and they united their armies to oppose the tyrant, Carbo.
(d) Pompey allied himself with Crassus to overthrow Caesar.

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

4. After his return from Spain, with whom does Plutarch claim Caesar took power over Rome in the Triumvirate?
(a) Sylla and Nero.
(b) Antony and Octavius.
(c) Crassus and Pompey.
(d) Brutus and Cassius.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old was Alexander when Plutarch claims he took the Macedonian throne after Philip's death?

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

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

4. Who were they, and what were the nationalities of Alexander's parents, according to Plutarch?

5. What does Plutarch claim caused Caesar and Pompey to become rivals for power?

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