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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Dion, Marcus Brutus and The Comparison of Dion and Brutus.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Plutarch explain public anger both Dion and Brutus received for their stands against Dionysius II and Caesar respectively?
(a) The public was angry at Dion for leaving Syracuse after he overthrew Dionysius II, but it was angry at Brutus for not staying in Rome.
(b) The public was angry at Dion for opposing an effective leader, but it was angry at Brutus for not having a trial on Caesar's crimes.
(c) The public was angry at Dion for having allowed Dionysius II to escape, but the public was angry with Brutus for killing a popular leader.
(d) The public was angry at Dion for trying to take Dionysius II's throne, but it was angry at Brutus for turning away from the vacant throne.

2. What did Plutarch claim that Caius had to overcome before he was elected to tribune?
(a) His fear that the animosity for his brother still existed.
(b) False charges that he had been defiant to his authorities as a quaestor, that he had excited insurrections among allies, and had been involved in conspiracies.
(c) The hold that landowners had over the senate.
(d) The unwillingness of the senate to release lands that were under its authority.

3. With whom does Plutarch report Agis ruled over the Lacedaemonians?
(a) Agesilaus, his half brother.
(b) Cleomenes, husband to Agiatis.
(c) Lysander, a Spartan General.
(d) Leonidas, son of Cleonymus.

4. What disaster does Plutarch report occurred on the day that Alexander was born that later added to the legend that he was a demi-god?
(a) The Temple of Diana burned down and a story was spread that it did so because Diana was attending the birth of Alexander.
(b) A Macedonian fleet survived a horrible storm at sea on the day Alexander was born.
(c) Lightning hit the area of the palace where Alexander's mother was giving birth.
(d) An earthquake shook the royal palace while Alexander was being born.

5. What subject does Plutarch report Sertorius mastered as a youth?
(a) History.
(b) Oratory.
(c) Grammar.
(d) Mathematics.

Short Answer Questions

1. After his return from Spain, with whom does Plutarch claim Caesar took power over Rome in the Triumvirate?

2. With whom does Plutarch report that Cicero joined in a conspiracy with against the son of Caesar?

3. With whom did Pompey ally himself to overcome the reputation of his father, and who did Plutarch report they oppose in a civil conflict for power over Rome?

4. How did Plutarch explain the difference between Tiberius and Caius when they delivered speeches?

5. Who does Plutarch report protected Cleomenes while he was in exile?

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