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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. The man died ____ months before his birthday.

2. When Polemides finds his cousin, he discovers a group of people involves in which of the following?

3. What is the name of the general that opposes the campaign?

4. Polemides returns to his former life as a _____.

5. This loss also meant the loss of the driving force behind the _____ invasion.

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the rumors that reach Polemides regarding the invasion of Sicily.

2. Discuss the interchange between Jason and Bruise.

3. How did Polemides come to work side by side with Alcibiades?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Persia was a large and wealthy kingdom at this time. During various times in the book Persia was seen as both enemy and ally. Explain the relationship between Sparta and Persia. Also examine the relationship between Athens and Persia. Do you think Persia might have been defeated if Sparta and Athens had become allies? What prevented the two city-states from going to war with Sparta? How did the outcome of the battle between Athens and Sparta affect Persia? Discuss the Persian leaders, wealth and political position.

Essay Topic 3

Polemides becomes alarmed when it becomes apparent that many illustrious names have appeared on the trierarch's list. There seems to be little or no reason to the lists, although it is soon learned that the people on the lists are destined to be rounded up, detained, tortured, and possibly executed. Discuss in detail the lists. Which people are on the lists? How does Polemides end up being on one of the lists? How was his situation handled? What was the outcome?

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