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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. Lion discusses the "Iliad," which recounts the tale of which of the following?

2. What is the name of the marsh that is adjacent to the harbor?

3. What is the name of the gathering of the Athenian officials?

4. The group of retreating marines sailed on a ship that had the name of which famous Greek figure?

5. Who sends an official message to Polemides regarding the invasion?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

7. Who is the main character in the story? What happens to him?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Polemides shows two different sides of himself when it comes to working as a mercenary. Discuss how Polemides got into this line of work. How was Polemides recruited? By whom? How does Polemides' professional standing as a mercenary differ from his earlier work as a soldier? How was it different when Polemides was killing people - including Meri - who were suffering from the Plague? How could Polemides be so offended by the lists of people to be executed while viewing his mercenary work as a noble profession? How does Polemides rationalize the situation? Explain.

Essay Topic 2

Lysander and Alcibiades were sworn enemies, yet they respected each other's skills and leadership abilities and strategies. Why? What was Lysander's opinion of Alcibiades? What was Alcibiades' opinion of Lysander? Were the opinions and perceptions accurate? On what were the opinions and perceptions based? Explain. At the beginning of the war what were the military positions of Athens and Sparta? Who had the upper hand? Did the men ever confront each other directly while in battle? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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