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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 no longer cares about the morals involved with the war; he only cares about which of the following?

2. Rumors began to circulate about the invasion of:

3. This woman was referred to as a ____ wife.

4. What uprising occurs in the city before the ships launch?

5. Chapter XXI details the disaster on which area?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Who was Eunice? How was she attached to Polemides?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 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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