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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Plutarch report to be the master of Rome before Caesar came to power?
(a) Crassus.
(b) Sylla.
(c) Cato.
(d) Cassius.

2. How did Plutarch characterize Phocion's speech?
(a) "...That even from his infancy, in his speech, his countenance, and all his childish pastimes, he discovered and inflexible temper,..."
(b) "Few had ever said as much with a paucity of verbage."
(c) "...full of instruction, abounding in happy maxims and wise thoughts, but admitted no embellishment to its austere and commanding brevity."
(d) "Never had anyone said so much to so many with so few words."

3. According to Plutarch's report, how did Phocion become general more than 45 times?
(a) He subverted the commands of many generals.
(b) He was elected to lead the armies by free election.
(c) He was willing to fight for any kingdom that desired his services.
(d) He sold his services to many land owners who needed protection.

4. What are the character qualities Plutarch attributes to Cato from infancy?
(a) He had an influential rhetorical style that easily impressed audiences.
(b) He had an uncommon ability to retain knowledge.
(c) He had an inflexible temper, resolute in purpose, and not easily provoked to anger.
(d) He showed great sensitivity to women and plebes.

5. What disaster does Plutarch report occurred on the day that Alexander was born that later added to the legend that he was a demi-god?
(a) The Temple of Diana burned down and a story was spread that it did so because Diana was attending the birth of Alexander.
(b) An earthquake shook the royal palace while Alexander was being born.
(c) A Macedonian fleet survived a horrible storm at sea on the day Alexander was born.
(d) Lightning hit the area of the palace where Alexander's mother was giving birth.

Short Answer Questions

1. After his return from Spain, with whom does Plutarch claim Caesar took power over Rome in the Triumvirate?

2. What is the first similarity that Plutarch recognized between Sertorius and Eumenes?

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

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

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

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