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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 is the name of the place where Endius' horses were kept?
(a) Stable.
(b) Loft.
(c) Barnstable.
(d) Paddock.

2. How long did it take the narrator to reach Lacedaemon?
(a) Ten months.
(b) Four months.
(c) Six months.
(d) Eight months.

3. Polemides could not return home lest he face a charge of _____.
(a) Treason.
(b) Insubordination.
(c) Murder.
(d) Theft.

4. What is it called when a crew turns against the ship's officer(s)?
(a) Treason.
(b) Treachery.
(c) Revenge.
(d) Mutiny.

5. The executioner also held which prominent position?
(a) Scribe.
(b) Physcian.
(c) Solicitor.
(d) General.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many were in the group?

2. Myrtilus was a part of the extreme wing of which political group?

3. Which of the following was not on the list to protect Alcibiades aboard the ship?

4. There were ____ Odrysian brothers?

5. Which word is used to refer to a small piece of gold?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the reaction of the people when they hear Alcibiades' speech? What are the thoughts of Lysander and the elders?

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

3. Discuss Alcibiades' return to power in Athens.

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

5. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

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