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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Cato the Younger.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. Who is the famous Roman General that Plutarch claims Sertorius outwitted during his exile in Spain?
(a) Cicero.
(b) Pompey.
(c) Phocion.
(d) Caesar.

3. From whom did Phocion learn of the military during his youth, according to Plutarch?
(a) Chabrias, the General.
(b) Philip, the Macedonian.
(c) Sertorius, the Roman.
(d) Eumenes, the Spartan.

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

5. What does Plutarch claim Caesar said when he heard of Cato's suicide?
(a) "Cato, I grudge your death, as you have grudged me the preservation of your life."
(b) "You're a greater man than I, Cato."
(c) "My greatest enemy has been vanquished and now I can rule supreme."
(d) "I come not to bury Cato, but to praise him."

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Plutarch compare Agesilaus and Pompey in their treatment of the men who supported their rise to power?

2. Plutarch compares Sertorius to Philip, Antigonus, and Hannibal for his aggression, strategy, and what one other commonality?

3. How did Agesilaus take the throne from his brother, Agis, according to Plutarch?

4. With whom did Pompey make war that Plutarch reported eventually led to his death in Egypt?

5. There were 12 Roman Caesar's. Which one is Plutarch chronicling?

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