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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book IV - Sicily (Chapters XVIII-XX).

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was responsible for framing Athens for the death of a Spartan soldier?
(a) Polemides.
(b) Pericles.
(c) Lysander.
(d) Alcibiades.

2. Which man has grown in stature and played a vital role in the battle?
(a) Adamidis.
(b) Pericles.
(c) Alcibiades.
(d) Papagos.

3. It is said that camp wives are only one step above _____.
(a) Insects.
(b) Slaves.
(c) Whores.
(d) Animals.

4. Polemides discusses his new vocation as a _____.
(a) Sailor.
(b) Soldier.
(c) General.
(d) Farmer.

5. Polemides returns to his former life as a _____.
(a) Soldier.
(b) Teacher.
(c) Messenger.
(d) Lobbyist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of Jason's grandfather?

2. What is the name of the narrator's dog?

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

4. The old comrade offers to help which of the following men to escape?

5. Rumors began to circulate about the invasion of:

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