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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Gylippus fortified the Little Harbor with seawalls and _____.

2. What was the name of the man's sister?

3. What term is used to mean "war leader"?

4. Which one of Polemides' family members also engaged in this vocation?

5. Soldiers were continually hired even during periods of ____________.

Short Essay Questions

1. Detail the outline of events that took place on Epipolae. How does it affect the Athenians?

2. Who was Telamon? What was his relationship to Polemides?

3. Who was Eunice? How was she attached to Polemides?

4. Discuss the arrival of and devastation caused by the Plague.

5. What does Gylippus do while the Athenians wait to sail? Where does Alcibiades fit into the story?

6. Examine Jason's account of the embarkation of the armada to Sicily. What happens to threaten the invasion?

7. What does Polemides say when he tries to explain Alcibiades' appeal?

8. What happens to the fleet after Alcibiades leaves? Who takes over?

9. Discuss the reason Alcibiades was called to court. What is the response of the public?

10. Jason and Polemides were not accounted prior to Polemides' trial. How did the men meet?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The story of Socrates is a constant thread throughout the story as Jason's connection with the great philosopher is the way in which Jason meets Polemides. Explain the importance of including Socrates in the story. Write a biographical sketch on Socrates and tell why he was in prison. Include Socrates' philosophies and legacy.

Essay Topic 2

Endius stated that Lysander would win the war against Alcibiades. Although both men were highly skilled, Endius believed that Lysander would prevail due to his cruelty and single minded focus. Explain what Endius meant by this statement. Why was Lysander considered to be cruel? Was Alcibiades cruel? Give at least three examples in which Lysander exhibited extreme cruelty during his tenure as a Spartan general.

Essay Topic 3

Lysander and Alcibiades were sworn enemies, yet they respected each other's skills and leadership abilities and strategies. Why? What was Lysander's opinion of Alcibiades? What was Alcibiades' opinion of Lysander? Were the opinions and perceptions accurate? On what were the opinions and perceptions based? Explain. At the beginning of the war what were the military positions of Athens and Sparta? Who had the upper hand? Did the men ever confront each other directly while in battle? Explain.

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