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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. Unable to make much headway, the fleet decides to _____.

2. Soldiers were continually hired even during periods of ____________.

3. What was another name for the Peloponnesian War?

4. Jason tells the narrator that he is a ______ whelp.

5. How many months pass before Alcibiades is called to trial?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Discuss the interchange between Jason and Bruise.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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