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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 writes: "Man's predicament is that he dwells at the intersection of necessity and ____."

2. Who narrates in the beginning of this book?

3. Which term is used to describe the Spartans' navigator?

4. Which of the following was most feared by Alcibiades?

5. What is a "hetairai"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

6. Examine Alcibiades' weakness regarding women.

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

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

9. What happens when Alcibiades returns to Athens?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Persia was a large and wealthy kingdom at this time. During various times in the book Persia was seen as both enemy and ally. Explain the relationship between Sparta and Persia. Also examine the relationship between Athens and Persia. Do you think Persia might have been defeated if Sparta and Athens had become allies? What prevented the two city-states from going to war with Sparta? How did the outcome of the battle between Athens and Sparta affect Persia? Discuss the Persian leaders, wealth and political position.

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

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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