Plutarch's Lives, Volume 2 Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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'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.

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

2.

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

His favorite son, Ariaspes.

His scheming son, Ochus.

His second son, Arsames.

His oldest son Darius.

3.

What does Plutarch claim Demosthenes did with his suicide? (from Demosthenes, Cicero and The Comparison of Demosthenes and Cicero)

Cheated Antipater of the opportunity to publicly humiliate him.

Caused great sorrow to the Greeks who marveled in his wisdom.

Laughed to scorn the cruelty of Antipater.

Satisfied his political opponents in the Athenian Assembly.

4.

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

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

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

5.

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.

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