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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. What is the name of Jason's grandfather?

2. Which of the following is discounted as a good general?

3. Which of the following is one of the main reasons for the invasion to take place?

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

5. How old was the child when he died?

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the Olympic Games as they relate to Alcibiades and the story.

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

3. Who objects to the Sicilian campaign? What authority does this person have? What actions are taken?

4. Discuss the state of Athens at this point in the story. Who tells the story?

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

6. Discuss the interchange between Jason and Bruise.

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

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

9. How did Polemides become a mercenary?

10. Discuss the battle between Athens and Sparta. What is the relationship between Alcibiades and Lysander?

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

Discuss Polemides' family connections and how they affected his personal and professional lives. At what point(s) did Polemides risk his life for his family? What became of the following people: Phoebe, Nicolaus, Eunice, Daphne, Polemides' father, Meri, and Lion? How did the changes in these relationships affect Polemides? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Polemides manages to be reassigned to the north where he meets up with Alcibiades once again. Describe in detail the scene found by Polemides. Discuss what Polemides sees when he finds Alcibiades. What has happened to Alcibiades? Why is he in such dire straits? What has caused Alcibiades injury? What are Alcibiades' plans? How does Alcibiades die?

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