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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Alcibiades writes: "Man's predicament is that he dwells at the intersection of necessity and ____."
(a) Free will.
(b) Impulse.
(c) Need.
(d) Foolishness.

2. What is the name of Alcibiades' enemy in Athens?
(a) Achilles.
(b) Atlas.
(c) Aristotle.
(d) Anytus.

3. The Museum stood under a statue of which of the following?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Truth.
(c) Victory.
(d) Strength.

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

5. How many months pass before Alcibiades is called to trial?
(a) Three.
(b) Five.
(c) Two.
(d) Six.

Short Answer Questions

1. What color was worn by Polemides at that time?

2. How many wives did Jason have?

3. Polemides no longer cares about the morals involved with the war; he only cares about which of the following?

4. There were ____ Odrysian brothers?

5. The author states that Alcibiades is a "Chronicler of ____."

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