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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

5. The narrator talks about a large festival held in the honor of which mythical figure?
(a) Zeus.
(b) Achilles.
(c) Penelope.
(d) Apollo.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is a kleros?

2. Alcibiades actions caused him to become a(n) _____.

3. Thrasylubus refers to Alcibiades as a _____.

4. Which beverage was brought to Polemides in his cell?

5. How old was the man that referred to Alcibiades as a treasonous villain?

Short Essay Questions

1. What causes Alcibiades to become injured? How does the injury damage his reputation as a leader?

2. Alcibiades devises a plan to turn against Persia. What is the plan? Who else must be involved for the plan to be successful?

3. Polemides shows a completely different side when it comes to his family. Examine Polemides' familial ties.

4. What happens to Polemides at this time? Where is he reassigned?

5. Examine the circumstances under which Alcibiades is named as Athens' dictator. What is Alcibiades' reaction?

6. Discuss the conversation between Jason and Eunice.

7. Discuss the reaction of the people upon Alcibiades' departure. What did the Athenians do to prevent corruption of power?

8. Discuss the offers of escape for Socrates and Polemides.

9. Examine Alcibiades' weakness regarding women.

10. Describe the situation between Alcibiades, Polemides, and Lysander. What does Lysander say about Alcibiades future?

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