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

2. What color was worn by Polemides at that time?
(a) Mauve.
(b) Scarlet.
(c) Sienna.
(d) Chatreuse.

3. Which of the following was absent during the celebration of Victoria's manhood?
(a) Conon.
(b) Pericles.
(c) Thrasyullus.
(d) Leon.

4. Which of the following was not on the list to protect Alcibiades aboard the ship?
(a) Timarchus.
(b) Macon.
(c) Xenocles.
(d) Lion.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. It is said that seamen are not equipped for which type of warfare?

2. In Chapter XLIV, Polemides is referred to as being which of the following?

3. How many years did the war last?

4. Alcibiades was afflicted with which problem?

5. The narrator talks about a large festival held in the honor of which mythical figure?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Discuss Alcibiades' return to power in Athens.

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

4. What happens when Alcibiades returns to Athens?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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