Plutarch's Lives, Volume 2 Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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

2.

Who does Plutarch report was to be successor to Artaxerxes throne? (from Artaxerxes)

His second son, Arsames.

His oldest son Darius.

His scheming son, Ochus.

His favorite son, Ariaspes.

3.

Who does Plutarch report to have been declared Emperor in Germany and a threat to Galba's reign? (from Galba and Otho)

Vitellus.

Vinius.

Vidi.

Vici.

4.

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.

5.

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

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

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

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

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

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