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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Agis and Cleomenes.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Plutarch claim the birth order of Agis and Agesilaus affected their lives?
(a) Agis, the older, was given the inheritance of the king, but Agesilaus was given the authority over a province.
(b) Agis, the older, was the favorite of the father, but Agesilaus was the favorite of their mother.
(c) Agis, the older, was educated to be king, and Agesilaus was given a common education.
(d) Agis, the older, was trained in military matters, but Agesilaus was trained in agricultural arts.

2. To whose death did Plutarch compare the death of Phocion?
(a) To Sertorius'.
(b) Aristotle's.
(c) To Cato's.
(d) To Caesar's.

3. What does Plutarch claim Caesar chose to do while Sylla's power reached its peak?
(a) He joined a conspiracy with Brutus and Cassius to assassinate Sylla.
(b) He contended with Caesar's power in the Senate.
(c) He left Rome in exile.
(d) He gathered forces to challenge Sylla with a civil war.

4. Who was the Persian King that Plutarch reported Alexander defeated on his expedition to India?
(a) Antipater.
(b) Darius.
(c) Hercules.
(d) Philip.

5. 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 showed great sensitivity to women and plebes.
(d) He had an inflexible temper, resolute in purpose, and not easily provoked to anger.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

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

4. According to Plutarch's report, how did Phocion become general more than 45 times?

5. What does Plutarch declare to be the condition of men in public life?

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