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. Telamon believed that these things were offenses against ____.
(a) Nature.
(b) The King.
(c) God.
(d) Man.

2. The sailors of Athens were drawing ___ obols?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

3. In which school subject was Alcibiades "abominable"?
(a) Science.
(b) Spelling.
(c) Art.
(d) Math.

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

5. What was allegedly placed under the Stone Mounds?
(a) Map.
(b) Money.
(c) Jewels.
(d) Eggs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Chapter 35 mentions the existence of which of the seven deadly sins?

2. Which of the following was not on the list of things Telamon most abhorred?

3. Which group does not fear God; it seeks to be God?

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

5. The narrator and his wife attended which cultural event?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Where is Alcibiades at this time? What are his plans? What is the reaction of Polemides?

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

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

5. What happens when Polemides is left behind? What dangerous step does Polemides take?

6. Lysander instructs Polemides and Telamon to be present at his speech the following day. Where is the speech held? What are the contents of Lysander's message?

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

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

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

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

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