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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. What was the name of the man's sister?

2. The plan to protect the city included building ___ walls around the perimeter.

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

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

5. How old was the man when he died?

Short Essay Questions

1. Detail the outline of events that took place on Epipolae. How does it affect the Athenians?

2. How did Polemides become a mercenary?

3. What happens to the Athenians after they are defeated on Epipolae?

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

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

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

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

8. What is the setting and time period used in "Tides of War: A Novel of Alcibiades and the Peloponnesian War" by Steven Pressfield?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 3

Discuss in detail Polemides' escape from jail. Who planned the escape? How did it happen? When did it take place? Who helped Polemides flee? Explain how Eunice and Nicolaus were involved in Polemides' case. How was Jason involved? Did Jason have any contact with Polemides after he fled Athens? How does Jason learn of Polemides' activities after the escape? Explain.

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