Tides of War: A Novel of Alcibiades and the Peloponnesian War Test | Final Test - Medium

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Tides of War: A Novel of Alcibiades and the Peloponnesian War Test | Final Test - Medium

Steven Pressfield
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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. There were ____ Odrysian brothers?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Eight.
(d) Six.

2. How old was the man that referred to Alcibiades as a treasonous villain?
(a) 50.
(b) 70.
(c) 80.
(d) 60.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What type of mines were present around Maroneia?

2. Which of the following is not on the list of people that follow the mandate that Heaven reigns?

3. There was a death on which mountain?

4. What is a kleros?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss Alcibiades' return to power in Athens.

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

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

4. Discuss how Alcibiades' enemies try to get to him through his friends.

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

6. What is Endius' opinion of Alcibiades' leadership in comparison to the leadership of Lysander?

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

8. Discuss the scene between Jason and Polemides in the cell. What does Polemides show to Jason?

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

10. Discuss the conversation between Jason and Eunice.

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