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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. Which beverage was brought to Polemides in his cell?

2. Which of the following is not on the list of people that follow the mandate that Heaven reigns?

3. The Museum stood under a statue of which of the following?

4. What is the name of Alcibiades' enemy in Athens?

5. Antalcidas tells Lysander that he has taken ____ to new heights.

Short Essay Questions

1. Examine Alcibiades' weakness regarding women.

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

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

4. Polemides shows a completely different side when it comes to his family. Examine Polemides' familial ties.

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

6. Discuss the issues faced by Polemides n Chapter XXV. Where is Polemides' destination?

7. What happens when Polemides is left behind? What dangerous step does Polemides take?

8. Describe the situation between Alcibiades, Polemides, and Lysander. What does Lysander say about Alcibiades future?

9. How does Persia's support of Sparta cause problems with Athens?

10. Discuss the scene between Jason and Polemides in the cell. What does Polemides show to Jason?

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

The author makes a comparison between Socrates and Polemides. Both men are in jail and sentenced to be executed. Socrates is repeatedly offered the opportunity to escape by followers and friends. Socrates always refuses. Why? Why is Socrates determined to allow himself to be executed? What is the opinion of Jason and the other students, followers, family and friends of Socrates? Compare Socrates' situation to Polemides' problem. What happens when Polemides is offered the opportunity to escape? What is the difference in the cases? What happens to each man? Were the arrests, trials, and sentences fair? Explain.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss Polemides' family connections and how they affected his personal and professional lives. At what point(s) did Polemides risk his life for his family? What became of the following people: Phoebe, Nicolaus, Eunice, Daphne, Polemides' father, Meri, and Lion? How did the changes in these relationships affect Polemides? Explain.

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