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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. From whom did Phocion learn of the military during his youth, according to Plutarch?
(a) Sertorius, the Roman.
(b) Eumenes, the Spartan.
(c) Chabrias, the General.
(d) Philip, the Macedonian.
2. How did Plutarch compare Sertorius and Eumenes in their views of war?
(a) Both Eumenes and Sertorius esteemed peace and tranquility.
(b) Both Eumenes hated the death of war, but loved the thrill of strategy.
(c) Both Eumenes and Sertorius loved war.
(d) Eumenes naturally loved war, but Sertorius esteemed peace and tranquility.
3. Who were they, and what were the nationalities of Alexander's parents, according to Plutarch?
(a) Philip of Greece, and Potidaea of Rome.
(b) Attalus of Macedon and Olympia of Greece.
(c) Philip of Macedon, and Olympia of Greece.
(d) Eumens of Sparta, and Cleopatra of Persia.
4. According to Plutarch, what was the difference in political support between "The Roman Brothers" and "The Spartans"?
(a) "The Roman Brothers" kept opposition in check with strong support from the plebes, but "The Spartans" won political challenges through forceful personalities.
(b) "The Roman Brothers" had strong support from leaders in the senate, but "The Spartans" got their support from military men.
(c) "The Roman Brothers" were opposed by influential men of their day, but "The Spartans" were supported by history and the authority of one of the most important political leaders of Sparta.
(d) "The Roman Brothers" had their support from military men, but "The Spartans" were supported by the general public.
5. Who does Plutarch report protected Cleomenes while he was in exile?
(a) Aratus of Sycion.
(b) Artaxerxes of Persia.
(c) King Ptolemy of Egypt.
(d) Phocion of Greece.
Short Answer Questions
1. Where does Plutarch report Alexander died?
2. In what sort of family does Plutarch claim Sertorius was raised?
3. Why does Plutarch use the name, "Cato the Younger"?
4. What did Plutarch claim to be the differences in motivation between Demosthenes and Cicero?
5. Who does Plutarch report to be the master of Rome before Caesar came to power?
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