Plutarch's Lives, Volume 2 Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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)

Joined Octavius and Lepidus in a triumvirate.

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

Began a civil war to punish Brutus and Cassius.

Organized a tribunal to judge the members of the conspiracy.

2.

According to Plutarch, how did Cleomenes become King of the Spartans? (from Agis and Cleomenes)

He became king from family succssion from Agis.

He became King after the death of Leonidas.

He became King after defeating Agesilaus in battle.

He became King after Lysander used a false prophesy to discredit Leotychides.

3.

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 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.

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

4.

What tyrannical Syracusan King does Plutarch report Dion served as he became wealthy? (from Demetrius, Antony, and the Comparison of Demetrius and Antony)

Nicocles.

Sylla.

Dionysius II.

Dionysius I.

5.

What does Plutarch report of Cato during this civil war? (from Cato the Younger)

He fled with Pompey and stopped in Utica while Pompey proceeded to Greece.

He remained in the Senate to help keep peace in Rome.

He remained neutral only to be taken prison by Caesar after the war ended.

He joined Caesar to benefit his career in the senate.

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