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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. Rumors began to circulate about the invasion of:
(a) Sicily.
(b) Crete.
(c) Germany.
(d) Egypt.

2. The author states that Alcibiades is a "Chronicler of ____."
(a) Victory.
(b) The Past.
(c) The Gods.
(d) Strife.

3. Lysander claims that his enemies possess ____.
(a) Experience.
(b) Home advantage.
(c) Wit.
(d) Boldness.

4. Which beverage was brought to Polemides in his cell?
(a) Wine.
(b) Hemlock.
(c) Water.
(d) Mead.

5. Approximately how many lawsuits were filed?
(a) 25.
(b) 55.
(c) 40.
(d) 30.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 35 mentions the existence of which of the seven deadly sins?

2. Gylippus fortified the Little Harbor with seawalls and _____.

3. Which man has grown in stature and played a vital role in the battle?

4. What was the name of the architect who had built the third Long Wall for Pericles?

5. Who assassinated Alcibiades?

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