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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Plutarch, how did Caesar begin his rise to power over Rome?
(a) By forming political alliances in the Senate.
(b) By using his new learned rhetorical skills to bring charges of corruption against high-ranking officials in Sylla's administration.
(c) By bringing wealth back to Rome after military victories and sharing it among the plebes.
(d) By using his military victories to gain political support from the population.

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

3. Who does Plutarch report took in Cato and his siblings after they were orphaned, and for what was this person known?
(a) Servilia who eventually became the wife of Brutus.
(b) Sylla who was the most violent despot of Rome.
(c) Livius Drusus, an uncle on Cato's mother's side, raised the orphaned siblings, he was known for his role in the government and as being a very eloquent speaker.
(d) Pompaedius Silo who became a captain in Caesar's army.

4. What did Plutarch report of Phocion's temperament?
(a) "...That public bodies are most insulting and contumelious to a good man,...."
(b) "...that scarcely was he ever seen by any Athenian either laughing, or in tears."
(c) "He that remonstrates with them (public bodies) on their errors is presumed to be insulting over their misfortunes...."
(d) "For assuredly there is difference enough among virtues of the same denomination as between the bravery of Alcibiades and that of Eapmindondas,..."

5. What did Plutarch report to be Phocion's view of war whenever he was brought into debates with other Greek leaders?
(a) He always advocated drawing the enemy out into the open.
(b) His advice was always for peace and quietness.
(c) He believe a man could have no greater virtue than the desire to face bloody combat.
(d) He thrilled in the adventure of defeating an enemy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the most notable sign that Plutarch suggests that proves Caesar had begun to win popular support to challenge Sylla?

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

3. How old does Plutarch claim Alexander to have been when Philip left him in charge of Macedon while he went on an expedition against Byzantine?

4. Who did Plutarch report to be the father of Agis and Agesilaus?

5. Who does Plutarch report to be the master of Rome before Caesar came to power?

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