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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Cleon, why does the attack at Sphacteria stall?
(a) Poor field management
(b) The curse of the gods
(c) Not enough troops
(d) Too much rest time

2. What natural phenomenon takes place in Italy in 426 BC?
(a) A tsunami hits southern Italy.
(b) A meteor creates a vast crater in Italy.
(c) Mt. Aetna eruptes.
(d) Heavy rains and floods come that year.

3. During the winter of 421 BC, what happens with the Boeotians?
(a) They are once again defeated by Athens.
(b) They refuse an alliance with Sparta and make new ones of their own.
(c) They capitulate to Sparta and avoid a massacre.
(d) They begin arming for an offensive in the spring.

4. In the early days of the war, which power seems to have the upper hand?
(a) Athens
(b) Sparta
(c) Corinth
(d) Thrace

5. What does Cleon do at Sphacteria?
(a) He takes command and drives the attack to successful conclusion.
(b) He sends Demosthenes to finish the job.
(c) He recalls the army because it was hopeless.
(d) He brings in Barbarian mercenaries to finish the job.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is commonly called the peace of Nicias by modern scholars?

2. Where are Spartan ground forces marooned after the battle for Pylos?

3. What charismatic individual rises to prominence in 420 BC?

4. What advantage does Athens have while Sparta occupies Attica?

5. What are the four major geographic areas listed in Book One?

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