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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 many were in the group?

2. Alcibiades was replaced by a group of _____.

3. Which of the following was not on the list to protect Alcibiades aboard the ship?

4. Which word is used to refer to a small piece of gold?

5. When in the pavilions of the Persians, the narrator was affected by which strong emotion?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Discuss the conversation between Jason and Eunice.

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

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

5. What happens when Alcibiades returns to Athens?

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

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

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

9. Examine Alcibiades' weakness regarding women.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

As the leaders of Athens and Sparta, Lysander and Alcibiades are often compared on many levels. Compare and contrast Lysander and Alcibiades on all levels at the beginning and end of the war.

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

Alcibiades left Athens under duress and fled to Sparta. Why did Alcibiades leave Athens? What prompted Alcibiades to go to Sparta? What kind of reception did Alcibiades receive upon his arrival? Did Alcibiades go directly to Lysander? What was Lysander's reaction to the news that Alcibiades had arrived? What was Alcibiades' purpose in going to Sparta? Was Alcibiades at all fearful of potential repercussions? Was Alcibiades ever detained or persecuted by Lysander in any way? Explain.

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