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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 many weeks does this occur before the launch?

2. What is the name of the woman that becomes affiliated with Polemides?

3. During this uprising, the statue of ____ is desecrated.

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

5. Which of the following is not one of the charges brought against Alcibiades?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Why does Polemides get into trouble because of his moral code?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The war between Athens and Sparta lasted for 27 years. Discuss the war, what caused it, who won, and how it ended. What was the main cause of war between the city-states? Who was the first to declare war? Why? Which was the strongest city-state before war was declared? Which was the strongest city-state after the war? How did the tides of war change during the 27 year long battle? Discuss the leadership of each city-state before, during and after the war. Note changes in politics, political leaders, allies, and wealth.

Essay Topic 2

Eunice is somewhat misunderstood. At first, Eunice is simply a camp wife to Polemides. Then Eunice and Polemides have a child. Discuss Eunice's demands on Polemides. What was Eunice's most frequent demand? How did things change when they moved to the family farm? Why was Eunice constantly angry with Polemides? Did Eunice really try to poison Aurore? Explain. Explain how the information given to Polemides regarding Eunice was false.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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