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

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 praised an enemy of Sylla's, named Marius, during the eulogy of Marius' wife.
(b) When he allied himself with Sylla's enemies in the Senate.
(c) When he took possession of a field owned by Sylla.
(d) When he challenged Sylla's hold on power directly in the Senate.

2. What did Plutarch report to be the result of Cato's management of the exchequer?
(a) Cato reduced taxes, but the senate was preoccupied with using the treasury for political favors.
(b) Cato served only briefly because of the corrupt expectations of the political system.
(c) Cato filled it with treasure and made it appear the state might be rich without oppressing the people.
(d) Cato was inundated with dealing with corruption and faced down opposition.

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

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

5. How did Agesilaus take the throne from his brother, Agis, according to Plutarch?
(a) Agesilaus defeated Agis in a duel.
(b) Lysander, a popular general, applied a misinterpretation of a prophesy against the rumored illegitimate son of Agis.
(c) Agesilaus poisoned Agis.
(d) Agesilaus hired conspirators to murder Agis.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Plutarch report of Phocion's temperament?

2. In what hearing before the Senate did Cato first confront Caesar, according to Plutarch?

3. What are the character qualities Plutarch attributes to Cato from infancy?

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

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

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