1. How did the separation of Alexander from Philip affect his reign over Philip's empire, according to Plutarch?
(a) Alexander chose to spread Greek culture through his captured lands rather than Macedonian culture.
(b) Alexander rejected all of Philip's military tactics and found new generals.
(c) Alexander moved the capital of Macedon to Athens.
(d) Alexander purged his government of all officials that were named by his father.

2. How does Plutarch claim Otho died?
(a) From a self-inflicted dagger wound to his heart.
(b) From poison left by his general.
(c) From a spear thrown in battle.
(d) By his servant who he ordered to kill him.

3. Who does Plutarch report commissioned Caesar to travel to Spain?
(a) Cato, who saw the value of expanding the empire.
(b) Pompey, who knew he needed Caesar's help.
(c) Crassus, who was the richest man in Rome.
(d) Cassius, who desired to remove Caesar's influence from the Senate.

4. What does Plutarch declare to be the condition of men in public life?
(a) "You see what power is--holding someone else's fear in your hand and showing it to them."
(b) "There is danger from all men. The only maxim of a free government ought to be to trust no man living with power to endangerment of the public liberty.
(c) "...(They) are content to make themselves the slaves and followers of all the people's humors and caprices."
(d) "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power."

5. After the death of Tiberius, what did Plutarch report to be the first office to which his brother, Caius was elected?
(a) Senator.
(b) Magistrate.
(c) Quaestor.
(d) Consul.