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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 girl came from which region?

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

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

4. Thrasylubus was known by which of the following nicknames?

5. Finish this phrase: "Who stubs his toe upon the ___."

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. What happens when Alcibiades returns to Athens?

9. Lysander instructs Polemides and Telamon to be present at his speech the following day. Where is the speech held? What are the contents of Lysander's message?

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

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

Polemides becomes alarmed when it becomes apparent that many illustrious names have appeared on the trierarch's list. There seems to be little or no reason to the lists, although it is soon learned that the people on the lists are destined to be rounded up, detained, tortured, and possibly executed. Discuss in detail the lists. Which people are on the lists? How does Polemides end up being on one of the lists? How was his situation handled? What was the outcome?

Essay Topic 3

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.

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