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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How did Plutarch report that Cato prevented the Roman Senate from naming Caesar the Consul of Rome?
(a) He used his authority to prevent senators from entering the senate.
(b) He spent the entire day speaking and prevented the Senate from acting on the motion.
(c) He kept the motion to make Caesar consul in the committee.
(d) He used his authority to adjust the calendar of the senate.

2. What five qualities does Plutarch claim that Sertorius possessed in greater qualities than the other generals to whom Plutarch compared him?
(a) Bravery, wisdom, frugality, humility, and foresightedness.
(b) Ferocity, integrity, honesty, nobility, and courage.
(c) Contentment, faithfulness, mercy, prudence and judgment.
(d) Nobility, mercy honesty, faithfulness, and humility.

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

4. Who invaded Spartan provinces while Cleomenes was making reforms in Spartan government, according to Plutarch?
(a) Greek General Aratas.
(b) Roman General Pompey.
(c) Persian King Darius.
(d) Macedonian King Philip.

5. What is a major difference between Sertorius and Eumenes that Plutarch recognized?
(a) That Sertorius was a learned captain, but Eumenes gained all of his knowledge from battle.
(b) Sertorius was well read, but Eumenes was illiterate.
(c) Sertorius' soldiers yielded to him freely, whereas Eumenes won a contested office by proving his superiority.
(d) That Sertorious had the support of the government, but Eumenes was in rebellion against the government.

6. Who does Plutarch report took in Cato and his siblings after they were orphaned, and for what was this person known?
(a) Servilia who eventually became the wife of Brutus.
(b) Livius Drusus, an uncle on Cato's mother's side, raised the orphaned siblings, he was known for his role in the government and as being a very eloquent speaker.
(c) Pompaedius Silo who became a captain in Caesar's army.
(d) Sylla who was the most violent despot of Rome.

7. What Roman political leader does Plutarch claim was a friend to Cato's family?
(a) Sertorius.
(b) Sylla.
(c) Pompey.
(d) Caesar.

8. Who were they, and what were the nationalities of Alexander's parents, according to Plutarch?
(a) Philip of Greece, and Potidaea of Rome.
(b) Philip of Macedon, and Olympia of Greece.
(c) Attalus of Macedon and Olympia of Greece.
(d) Eumens of Sparta, and Cleopatra of Persia.

9. What does Plutarch claim caused Caesar and Pompey to become rivals for power?
(a) Crassus' death.
(b) Pompey's defeat to Sertorius in Spain.
(c) Pompey's alliance with Crassus.
(d) The rivalry between Pompey's father and Caesar's family.

10. What does Plutarch claim Caesar chose to do while Sylla's power reached its peak?
(a) He joined a conspiracy with Brutus and Cassius to assassinate Sylla.
(b) He left Rome in exile.
(c) He gathered forces to challenge Sylla with a civil war.
(d) He contended with Caesar's power in the Senate.

11. Who does Plutarch report to be the master of Rome before Caesar came to power?
(a) Cato.
(b) Cassius.
(c) Crassus.
(d) Sylla.

12. Who does Plutarch report ruled Rome in a Triumvirate while Cato served in the Senate?
(a) Brutus, Octavius, and Antony.
(b) Tiberius, Cicero, and Caius.
(c) Caesar, Pompey, and Crassus.
(d) Sertorius, Brutus, and Cassius.

13. According to Plutarch, how did Caesar begin his rise to power over Rome?
(a) By forming political alliances in the Senate.
(b) By bringing wealth back to Rome after military victories and sharing it among the plebes.
(c) By using his new learned rhetorical skills to bring charges of corruption against high-ranking officials in Sylla's administration.
(d) By using his military victories to gain political support from the population.

14. There were 12 Roman Caesar's. Which one is Plutarch chronicling?
(a) Octavious Caesar.
(b) The first Caesar, Gaius Julius Caesar.
(c) Caesar Augustus.
(d) Tiberius Caesar.

15. According to Plutarch, how did Cleomenes become King of the Spartans?
(a) He became King after defeating Agesilaus in battle.
(b) He became king from family succssion from Agis.
(c) He became King after Lysander used a false prophesy to discredit Leotychides.
(d) He became King after the death of Leonidas.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what sort of activity did Eumenes get the attention of Philip of Macedon, according to Plutarch?

2. 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?

3. How did Plutarch claim Agis and Cleomenes incurred the hatred of the rich and powerful?

4. What subject does Plutarch report Sertorius mastered as a youth?

5. How did Alexander show favor to Eumenes, according to Plutarch?

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