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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. How long did it take the narrator to reach Lacedaemon?

2. How many were in the group?

3. A commotion from the ___ Court disrupted Polemides?

4. Of the kinsman were crowned with which of the following plants?

5. Polemides could not return home lest he face a charge of _____.

Short Essay Questions

1. Discuss the conversation between Jason and Eunice.

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

3. Discuss the offers of escape for Socrates and Polemides.

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

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

6. What happens to Polemides at this time? Where is he reassigned?

7. What causes Alcibiades to become injured? How does the injury damage his reputation as a leader?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Polemides manages to be reassigned to the north where he meets up with Alcibiades once again. Describe in detail the scene found by Polemides. Discuss what Polemides sees when he finds Alcibiades. What has happened to Alcibiades? Why is he in such dire straits? What has caused Alcibiades injury? What are Alcibiades' plans? How does Alcibiades die?

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 Alcibiades' defection to Sparta. What was Alcibiades' role in Sparta? Discuss Alcibiades' relationship with Lysander and other Spartan leaders. What achievements did Alcibiades gain while in Sparta? What was Alcibiades' contribution to the city-state? How was Alcibiades able to gain respect from the Spartans? Did Lysander's opinion of Alcibiades change during his tenure? What were Lysander's behind the scenes plans?

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