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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. Polemides is offered a job as a _____.

2. Alcibiades learns that his agents have been ____.

3. Polemides seeks help from ____ in finding his cousin.

4. What is the name of Jason's grandfather?

5. Chapter XIX shows the Athenian fleet hampered by the loss of its best _____.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is Alcibiades double crossed? What does he do to fight back?

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

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

5. How did Polemides become a mercenary?

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

9. What was the first step in Polemides becoming an assassin?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

Alcibiades left Athens under duress and fled to Sparta. Why did Alcibiades leave Athens? What prompted Alcibiades to go to Sparta? What kind of reception did Alcibiades receive upon his arrival? Did Alcibiades go directly to Lysander? What was Lysander's reaction to the news that Alcibiades had arrived? What was Alcibiades' purpose in going to Sparta? Was Alcibiades at all fearful of potential repercussions? Was Alcibiades ever detained or persecuted by Lysander in any way? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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