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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. Alcibiades was afflicted with which problem?

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

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

4. Myrtilus was a part of the extreme wing of which political group?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Discuss the conversation between Jason and Eunice.

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

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

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

7. What happens when Alcibiades returns to Athens?

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

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

10. Discuss Alcibiades' return to power in Athens.

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

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.

Essay Topic 3

Eunice is somewhat misunderstood. At first, Eunice is simply a camp wife to Polemides. Then Eunice and Polemides have a child. Discuss Eunice's demands on Polemides. What was Eunice's most frequent demand? How did things change when they moved to the family farm? Why was Eunice constantly angry with Polemides? Did Eunice really try to poison Aurore? Explain. Explain how the information given to Polemides regarding Eunice was false.

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