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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Galba and Otho.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Plutarch, what was the difference in political support between "The Roman Brothers" and "The Spartans"?
(a) "The Roman Brothers" had their support from military men, but "The Spartans" were supported by the general public.
(b) "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.
(c) "The Roman Brothers" had strong support from leaders in the senate, but "The Spartans" got their support from military men.
(d) "The Roman Brothers" kept opposition in check with strong support from the plebes, but "The Spartans" won political challenges through forceful personalities.

2. What Macedonian King did Plutarch claim regarded Aratus as a trusted adviser?
(a) Antipater.
(b) Philip.
(c) Antigonus.
(d) Alexander.

3. Why does Plutarch consider Demetrius' death more dishonorable than Antony's?
(a) Because Demetrius died from alcoholism.
(b) Because Demetrius died after rebelling against his country.
(c) Because Demetrius died in captivity after a failed military adventure.
(d) Because Demetrius died fleeing from his own army.

4. How did Plutarch characterize Phocion's speech?
(a) "...That even from his infancy, in his speech, his countenance, and all his childish pastimes, he discovered and inflexible temper,..."
(b) "Few had ever said as much with a paucity of verbage."
(c) "...full of instruction, abounding in happy maxims and wise thoughts, but admitted no embellishment to its austere and commanding brevity."
(d) "Never had anyone said so much to so many with so few words."

5. What is the first difference that Plutarch found between Demetrius and Antony?
(a) Demetrius was born into a humble family, but Antony was born into wealth.
(b) Demetrius' father proved his power as a great battle general, but Antony's father was not a warrior.
(c) Demetrius lived a restrained life, but Antony was a victim of his vices.
(d) Demetrius was a willing mercenary, but Antony fought only for the glory of Rome.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the most notable sign that Plutarch suggests that proves Caesar had begun to win popular support to challenge Sylla?

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

3. What battle against Macedon, according to Plutarch, that Phocion warned against taking that the Athenians lost under a different general?

4. According to Plutarch, what lead to the death of Aratus' father?

5. In what sort of family does Plutarch claim Eumenes was raised?

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