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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. How old was the man when he died?

2. Which man has grown in stature and played a vital role in the battle?

3. Alcibiades has which obvious physical defect?

4. Alcibiades was revered for his skill in which sport?

5. Who assassinated Alcibiades?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is Jason? How is he introduced? Why is Jason important to the story?

2. What happened to Lion and Polemides at this time?

3. Describe Polemides' claim to fame and the reason he was imprisoned.

4. Discuss Polemides' return to farming. What were the opinions of Polemides and Eunice?

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. Discuss the scene in which Nicias addresses the Athenian Assembly.

8. What is the basic outline of Polemides' early history?

9. What is Telamon's prediction about the war? Why does Telamon make the prediction? Is it correct?

10. How did the Plague affect Polemides on a personal level?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Telamon was a well known mercenary who was paired with Polemides. Although both men were paid assassins, Telamon viewed his job differently then Polemides. Compare and contrast Telamon and Polemides.

Essay Topic 2

The history between Athens and Sparta is long and volatile. Create a detailed time line of the political structures of Athens and Sparta. Include enemies, allies, leaders, goals, and achievements. Connect the interaction of the two city-states. Which ended up being the victor and/or the most powerful?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Alcibiades' vices. In Alcibiades' youth, his vices got him into a great deal of trouble and hindered his military career. As Alcibiades matured, his addiction to certain vices seemed to wane. As Alcibiades resided in exile, the love of vice seemed to return. This put Alcibiades in the worst possible situation with certain enemies. Discuss in detail Alcibiades' vices and how they landed him in hot water. How did Alcibiades deal with the repercussions? Explain.

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