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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following abounded in Thrace, despite harsh weather?
(a) Mosquitoes.
(b) Fleas.
(c) Spiders.
(d) Flies.

2. What type of mines were present around Maroneia?
(a) Coal.
(b) Diamond.
(c) Silver.
(d) Gold.

3. The narrator and his wife attended which cultural event?
(a) Concert.
(b) Play.
(c) Art exhibit.
(d) Puppet show.

4. What does Lysander refer to as a "solitary god?"
(a) Honor.
(b) Necessity.
(c) Victory.
(d) Cunning.

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

6. How long did it take the narrator to reach Lacedaemon?
(a) Eight months.
(b) Four months.
(c) Six months.
(d) Ten months.

7. It is up to the commander to teach his men about arete. What is arete?
(a) Retreat.
(b) Excellence.
(c) Logic.
(d) Perseverance.

8. Polemides was present when the people took charge of which location?
(a) Round Chamber.
(b) King's Palace.
(c) Iron Court.
(d) Assembly Hall.

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

10. Which word is used to refer to a small piece of gold?
(a) Lump.
(b) Iota.
(c) Parcel.
(d) Ingot.

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

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

13. There was a death on which mountain?
(a) Bear.
(b) Wolf.
(c) Lion.
(d) Deer.

14. Chapter 35 mentions the existence of which of the seven deadly sins?
(a) Greed.
(b) Sloth.
(c) Pride.
(d) Envy.

15. How many years did the war last?
(a) 14.
(b) 30.
(c) 27.
(d) 41.

Short Answer Questions

1. There were ____ Odrysian brothers?

2. Who are Myron and Lado?

3. Approximately how many lawsuits were filed?

4. Alcibiades was afflicted with which problem?

5. Lysander claims that his enemies possess ____.

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