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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. The executioner also held which prominent position?

2. What was allegedly placed under the Stone Mounds?

3. Which beverage was brought to Polemides in his cell?

4. The girl came from which region?

5. Telamon arrived at Road's Turn bearing wine and which grain?

Short Essay Questions

1. Where is Alcibiades at this time? What are his plans? What is the reaction of Polemides?

2. What happens after the Athenians execute their generals? What is the reaction of Sparta?

3. What happens when Alcibiades returns to Athens?

4. What is Endius' opinion of Alcibiades' leadership in comparison to the leadership of Lysander?

5. Discuss how Alcibiades' enemies try to get to him through his friends.

6. Alcibiades devises a plan to turn against Persia. What is the plan? Who else must be involved for the plan to be successful?

7. Examine the circumstances under which Alcibiades is named as Athens' dictator. What is Alcibiades' reaction?

8. Examine Alcibiades' weakness regarding women.

9. What is the reaction of the people when they hear Alcibiades' speech? What are the thoughts of Lysander and the elders?

10. Discuss the reaction of the people upon Alcibiades' departure. What did the Athenians do to prevent corruption of power?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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