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. Thrasylubus was known by which of the following nicknames?
(a) Eagle.
(b) Arrow.
(c) Brick.
(d) Oak.

2. Which of the following is not on the list of people that follow the mandate that Heaven reigns?
(a) Dorians.
(b) Spartans.
(c) Peloponnesians.
(d) Athenians.

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

4. Which of the following was most feared by Alcibiades?
(a) Poison.
(b) Torture.
(c) Snakes.
(d) Treachery.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is it called when a crew turns against the ship's officer(s)?

2. Antalcidas tells Lysander that he has taken ____ to new heights.

3. What is the name of Alcibiades' enemy in Athens?

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

5. What is a kleros?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Alcibiades returns to Athens?

2. Examine Alcibiades' weakness regarding women.

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

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

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

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

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 Alcibiades' return to power in Athens.

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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