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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Plutarch report Caesar lost his position as Dictator?
(a) An insurrection by soldiers stationed in Germany.
(b) The Roman Senate voted to exile Caesar for his many wars.
(c) He was challenged to war by Ptolemy, which Caesar lost.
(d) He was assassinated by a conspiracy led by Cassius and Marcus Brutus.

2. What does Plutarch report to be Phocion's retort when Athens began to celebrate the death of Philip of Macedon?
(a) He opposed the celebration and pointed out that the army that had defeated Athens was only diminished by a single man.
(b) He was ambivalent to the celebration but realized his soldiers needed the celebration after fighting a long war.
(c) He supported the celebration and recognized the tactical genius of Philip.
(d) He had no knowledge of the celebration as he had secluded himself after the victory.

3. Plutarch compares Sertorius to Philip, Antigonus, and Hannibal for his aggression, strategy, and what one other commonality?
(a) They each had one eye.
(b) They each had a short leg.
(c) They each lost a hand in battle.
(d) They each came from common families.

4. How did Plutarch compare Sertorius and Eumenes in their views of war?
(a) Eumenes naturally loved war, but Sertorius esteemed peace and tranquility.
(b) Both Eumenes and Sertorius esteemed peace and tranquility.
(c) Both Eumenes hated the death of war, but loved the thrill of strategy.
(d) Both Eumenes and Sertorius loved war.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In what sort of activity did Eumenes get the attention of Philip of Macedon, according to Plutarch?

2. According to Plutarch, how did Caesar begin his rise to power over Rome?

3. How did Plutarch report that Cato prevented the Roman Senate from naming Caesar the Consul of Rome?

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

5. What came of Rome after Crassus died, according to Plutarch?

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