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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. Why does Plutarch claim that Cicero's leading the execution of conspirators to overthrow Rome was controversial?
(a) Because executions of failed conspirators was rare.
(b) Because Romans abhorred violence.
(c) Because the conspiracy involved Rome's most important generals.
(d) Because they were done without a trial.

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

3. What event led Philip to commission Aristotle to teach Alexander, according to Plutarch?
(a) Alexander began surpassing the courses taught him in the royal palace.
(b) Alexander broke a horse, Bucephalus, in front of his father and his attendants.
(c) Alexander showed greater intelligence when confronting foes in wrestling matches.
(d) Alexander began offering innovative strategies for battle to Philip's captains.

4. What was Caesar's first step, according to Plutarch, when he was informed of Sylla's power being in decline?
(a) He began rallying support in the senate to have Sylla removed from power.
(b) He joined with Crassus and Pompey to form a triumvirate to overpower Sylla.
(c) He returned to his home realizing that Sylla no longer had the support to eliminate his enemies.
(d) He attended the school of a famous rhetorician named Apollonius.

5. How old was Alexander when Plutarch claims he took the Macedonian throne after Philip's death?
(a) 20.
(b) 14.
(c) 16.
(d) 18.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Plutarch report to be the differences between Rome and Sparta at the time "The Roman Brothers" and "The Spartans" had their influence?

2. How did Plutarch characterize the differences in the changes in government "The Roman Brothers" and "The Spartans" sought to achieve?

3. What does Plutarch claim Caesar chose to do while Sylla's power reached its peak?

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

5. How was Pompey acquitted of embezzlement that Plutarch reported was accused against his father after he died?

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