Plutarch's Lives, Volume 2 Quiz

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What were two advantages that Plutarch claims Otho had over Vitellus? (from Galba and Otho)

He fought with his own soldiers and had the support of the provinces between Rome and Germany.

He had the advantage of being positioned on the high ground and his soldiers were fighting near their homeland.

He was a superior tactician and the Roman army was better equipped.

He had the support of the Praetorian Guard and control over all the sea lanes around Italy.

How did Plutarch compare the deaths of "The Roman Brothers" to "The Spartans"? (from The Comparison of Tiberius and Caius Gracchus with Agis and Cleomenes)

Plutarch believes both died nobly pursuing what they felt was the best for their people.

Plutarch believes that "The Roman" brothers died nobly defending their principles, but "The Spartans" died from an unwise pursuit of war.

Plutarch believes that "The Spartans" died more courageously than did "The Roman Brothers"?

Plutarch's record of "The Spartans" death is the only one that is not violent, but he was impressed with how "The Roman Brothers" died in battle.

What political difference does Plutarch recognize between "The Spartans"? (from The Comparison of Tiberius and Caius Gracchus with Agis and Cleomenes)

Agis showed a lack of determination, but Cleomenes inspired revolution with boldness and violence.

Agis was fiery and relentless, but Cleomenes was methodical and careful.

Agis was an uncontrolled revolutionary, but Cleomenes sought peaceful negotiations as a means of change.

Agis depended on sarcastic rhetorical skills, but Cleomenes rhetorical style was theatrical and well rehearsed.

How did Plutarch report that Cato prevented the Roman Senate from naming Caesar the Consul of Rome? (from Cato the Younger)

He spent the entire day speaking and prevented the Senate from acting on the motion.

He kept the motion to make Caesar consul in the committee.

He used his authority to prevent senators from entering the senate.

He used his authority to adjust the calendar of the senate.

What does Plutarch report that Antony did after his first reaction the Assassination of Caesar? (from Demetrius, Antony, and the Comparison of Demetrius and Antony)

Organized a tribunal to judge the members of the conspiracy.

Began a civil war to punish Brutus and Cassius.

Joined Octavius and Lepidus in a triumvirate.

He delivered a speech that turned the Roman population against Brutus and Cassius.