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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How old was the child when he died?
(a) One.
(b) 6 months.
(c) Three.
(d) Two years, six months.

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

3. Polemides relates the events of the _______.
(a) Greek tragedies.
(b) Trojan War.
(c) Olympic games.
(d) Spartan society.

4. The man died ____ months before his birthday.
(a) Two.
(b) Six.
(c) Three.
(d) Five.

5. What part of the man's body was injured?
(a) Head.
(b) Heart.
(c) Leg.
(d) Spine.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. The grandfather served at all but which of the following?

3. The plan to protect the city included building ___ walls around the perimeter.

4. In Chapter X!, Polemides details the events in the battle of which of the following?

5. What was the name of the "pretty park area?"

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