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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what sort of activity did Eumenes get the attention of Philip of Macedon, according to Plutarch?
(a) Working as a servant in Philip's palace.
(b) Youth matches in Cardia.
(c) Breaking horses at a stable.
(d) Delivering speeches in his school.

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?
(a) A Macedonian fleet survived a horrible storm at sea on the day Alexander was born.
(b) Lightning hit the area of the palace where Alexander's mother was giving birth.
(c) An earthquake shook the royal palace while Alexander was being born.
(d) The Temple of Diana burned down and a story was spread that it did so because Diana was attending the birth of Alexander.

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

4. How did Plutarch claim Agis and Cleomenes incurred the hatred of the rich and powerful?
(a) By taking their laborers from them to fight in wars.
(b) By inciting the working class to take their property.
(c) By taxing them to support homeless soldiers.
(d) By being desirous to restore the noble and just form of government.

5. What victory of Phocion over the Macedonians did Plutarch report as being that which earned the admiration of Philip, King of Macedon?
(a) The battle of Delphi.
(b) The battle of Chaeronaea.
(c) The battle for Euboea.
(d) The battle of Persia.

Short Answer Questions

1. From whom did Phocion learn of the military during his youth, according to Plutarch?

2. Who joined Agis to turn back the laws that placed inherited land under control of a few wealthy families, according to Plutarch?

3. What does Plutarch claim caused Caesar and Pompey to become rivals for power?

4. How did Plutarch compare Sertorius and Eumenes in their views of war?

5. What Roman political leader does Plutarch claim was a friend to Cato's family?

Short Essay Questions

1. What skill did Plutarch claim Caesar used to start building political influence in the Senate?

2. How does Plutarch explain Agis' objectives affected the politics of Sparta?

3. How does Plutarch describe Alexander impressing his father by taming a horse?

4. How does Plutarch report that Caesar was assassinated?

5. Where does Plutarch report Caesar traveled to for conquests after he was elected as part of the Triumvirate with Pompey and Crassus?

6. On what occasion does Plutarch report Cato asked why his preceptor would not give him a sword to kill Sylla while he was being trained in Sylla's palace?

7. According to Plutarch, why did Cato fall into disfavor with Caesar?

8. Plutarch reports that Phocion had a continuously frowning look, what is a summary of Phocions quote to Chare when he remarked on his countenance?

9. What were qualities of Alexander that Plutarch praised?

10. How long does Plutarch claim that Cato the Younger possessed an inflexible temperament?

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