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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. For what did Plutarch claim that Artaxerxes I of Persia was known?

2. How does Plutarch explain public anger both Dion and Brutus received for their stands against Dionysius II and Caesar respectively?

3. Who does Plutarch claim to be the three Macedonian Kings under whom Demosthenes lived?

4. What does Plutarch consider to be the difference between the reasons that Demosthenes and Cicero fled from the authorities?

5. What is the first difference that Plutarch found between Demetrius and Antony?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is a primary difference that can be inferred between the ancient Spartan civilization and the ancient Roman Empire from Plutarch's comparison between the Gracchi and the Spartans?

2. What does Plutarch claim was the result of Opimius undoing the land reforms that Caius enacted?

3. Why does Plutarch report that Artaxerxes had his son, Darius, executed?

4. What does Plutarch consider to be the difference in the deaths of the Gracci and the Spartans?

5. What difference does Plutarch recognize in the raising of the Gracchi Brothers (Tiberius and Caius) and The Spartans (Agis and Cleomenes)?

6. How does Plutarch compare the deaths of Demetrius and Antony?

7. How did Plutarch show the differences in the motivations for speaking between Demosthenes and Cicero?

8. How did Ochus put himself in line to inherit Artaxerxes throne according to Plutarch?

9. Why does Plutarch claim that Philip had Atarus poisoned?

10. How did Plutarch describe the defeat of Brutus after the death of Caesar?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Cleomenes fled to Ptolemy and was protected, but Pompey fled to Ptolemy and was given up to be murdered. Compare and contrast the two situations for which Cleomenes and Pompey fled to Ptolemy and give reasons why Ptolemy would protect Cleomenes but betray Pompey.

Essay Topic 2

Plutarch was born a Greek, and as an adult became a Roman Citizen. He wrote during the First Century, A.D., while the Roman Empire was still in its ascendancy. Give details of how Plutarch's background and citizenship influenced his choice of historical figures for which to write biographies, the events he chose to cover, and how he characterized the cities and citizens that were affected by these figures.

Essay Topic 3

Caius Gracchus took a low profile immediately following the beating death of his brother but eventually rose to a position of leadership in Rome. Analyze the political rise of Caius and give reasons for his taking a cautious approach to his political involvement. Point out achievements he made in his steps that helped him to move into higher offices. Explain how his ultimate agenda required his development of political support as he moved into a position to act upon it.

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