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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. What type of poison did Eunice use to kill the baby?
(a) Hemlock.
(b) Oleander.
(c) Nightshade.
(d) Belladonna.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. This section details the siege of which great city?

2. There was a death on which mountain?

3. The Museum stood under a statue of which of the following?

4. Which word is used to describe the glass in Chapter 36?

5. How many vessels sailed to Alcyone?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the issues faced by Polemides n Chapter XXV. Where is Polemides' destination?

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

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

4. What happens after the Athenians execute their generals? What is the reaction of Sparta?

5. Examine Alcibiades' weakness regarding women.

6. Discuss the conversation between Jason and Eunice.

7. Discuss the scene in which Polemides attends the speech made by Alcibiades. What is the content of the speech?

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

9. How does Persia's support of Sparta cause problems with Athens?

10. What happens when Alcibiades returns to Athens?

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