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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book IX - Tides of War (Chapters XLIII-XLVI).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Boldness is impatient. ____ is long-suffering.
(a) Virtue.
(b) Courage.
(c) Wisdom.
(d) Intelligence.

2. Upon his return, the man went to live with which of the following?
(a) Sylvie.
(b) Jane.
(c) Daphne.
(d) Gertrude.

3. Gylippus fortified the Little Harbor with seawalls and _____.
(a) Palisades.
(b) Escartments.
(c) Retainer walls.
(d) Barricades.

4. Which of the following is not mentioned in the letter regarding the need for ships?
(a) Intelligence.
(b) Daring.
(c) Adaptability.
(d) Perseverance.

5. What is a kleros?
(a) Estate.
(b) Shield.
(c) Horse.
(d) Tent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the woman that becomes affiliated with Polemides?

2. Which one of Polemides' family members also engaged in this vocation?

3. The girl came from which region?

4. Myrtilus was a part of the extreme wing of which political group?

5. What is/are meliades?

(see the answer key)

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