Plutarch's Lives, Volume 2 Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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)

Crassus.

Cassius.

Sertorius.

Pompey.

2.

Where did Plutarch suggest defeat became obvious to Otho? (from Galba and Otho)

When the Germans kept the battle on the land and avoided the Praetorian Guard.

At the battle of Bedriacum.

When he saw the ferociousness of the Germans.

When he realized that the Germans laid a siege in the lowlands that prevented supplies going to his soldiers.

3.

What Roman political leader does Plutarch claim was a friend to Cato's family? (from Cato the Younger)

Sylla.

Pompey.

Caesar.

Sertorius.

4.

What came of Rome after Crassus died, according to Plutarch? (from Cato the Younger)

Caesar conspired to have Pompey assassinated.

It collapsed into a civil war between supporters of Caesar and Pompey.

The Senate was split in its support for Caesar or Pompey.

Pompey fled Rome out of fear of Caesar's desire to take total control.

5.

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

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

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