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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Demosthenes, Cicero and The Comparison of Demosthenes and Cicero.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom did Pompey make war that Plutarch reported eventually led to his death in Egypt?
(a) Pompey led a civil war against Sertorius to exert Roman control over Western Europe.
(b) Pompey led a civil war against Crassus to consolidate the power of the Triumvirate.
(c) Pompey led a civil war against Antony after the assassination of Caesar.
(d) Pompey led a civil war against Caesar in an attempt to take Caesar's power.

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

3. Who did Plutarch claim Agis had imprisoned and hanged?
(a) Leotychides.
(b) Leonidas.
(c) Lysander.
(d) Agesilaus.

4. Who did Plutarch report to be the father of Agis and Agesilaus?
(a) Alcibiades.
(b) Duris the historian.
(c) Archidamus, king of the Lacedaemonians.
(d) Zeuxidamus, King of the Lacedaemonians.

5. What was the most notable sign that Plutarch suggests that proves Caesar had begun to win popular support to challenge Sylla?
(a) When he took possession of a field owned by Sylla.
(b) When he praised an enemy of Sylla's, named Marius, during the eulogy of Marius' wife.
(c) When he challenged Sylla's hold on power directly in the Senate.
(d) When he allied himself with Sylla's enemies in the Senate.

Short Answer Questions

1. After the death of Tiberius, what did Plutarch report to be the first office to which his brother, Caius was elected?

2. What did Plutarch claim that Caius had to overcome before he was elected to tribune?

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

4. What does Plutarch consider to be the difference between the reasons that Demosthenes and Cicero fled from the authorities?

5. What quote from Plato does Plutarch use to begin a criticism in his profiles of Demetrius and Antony?

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