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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. Chapter XXI details the disaster on which area?

2. Which of the following is not one of the charges brought against Alcibiades?

3. What is the name of the narrator's dog?

4. Who assassinated Alcibiades?

5. It is said that camp wives are only one step above _____.

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Discuss the interchange between Jason and Bruise.

4. Jason and Polemides were not accounted prior to Polemides' trial. How did the men meet?

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

6. How did Polemides become a mercenary?

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The war between Athens and Sparta lasted for 27 years. Discuss the war, what caused it, who won, and how it ended. What was the main cause of war between the city-states? Who was the first to declare war? Why? Which was the strongest city-state before war was declared? Which was the strongest city-state after the war? How did the tides of war change during the 27 year long battle? Discuss the leadership of each city-state before, during and after the war. Note changes in politics, political leaders, allies, and wealth.

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

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.

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