Plutarch's Lives, Volume 2 Quiz

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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)

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

Joined Octavius and Lepidus in a triumvirate.

Organized a tribunal to judge the members of the conspiracy.

Began a civil war to punish Brutus and Cassius.

What did Plutarch identify as the primary difference between "The Roman Brothers" and "The Spartans"? (from The Comparison of Tiberius and Caius Gracchus with Agis and Cleomenes)

"The Roman Brothers" were wealthy landowners, but "The Spartans" gained their wealth through military exploits.

"The Roman Brothers" improved their virtue through generous education but "The Spartans" kept their virtue in a social environment that had corrupted others.

"The Roman Brothers" tried to revert the Roman culture to its old ways, but "The Spartans" only tried moderate changes in the legal system.

"The Roman Brothers" were great warriors, but "The Spartans" were thinkers and politicians.

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

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.

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

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

Who did Plutarch identify as the Senator that Brutus opposed, but joined in a civil war against Caesar? (from Dion, Marcus Brutus and The Comparison of Dion and Brutus)

Pompey.

Crassus.

Sertorius.

Cassius.

How did Plutarch claim Agis and Cleomenes incurred the hatred of the rich and powerful? (from Agis and Cleomenes)

By taking their laborers from them to fight in wars.

By being desirous to restore the noble and just form of government.

By inciting the working class to take their property.

By taxing them to support homeless soldiers.