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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Book 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From Thucydides' analysis, who of the Mytilene population actually wants to break away from the Delian League?
(a) The commoners of Lesbos
(b) The would-be generals
(c) The shipbuilders
(d) The upper classes

2. Who is the first Athenian to suggest fortifying Pylos?
(a) Demosthenes
(b) Brasidas
(c) Nicias
(d) Cleon

3. What are the feelings of many Athenians leading up to the problems in Sicily?
(a) Many Athenians feel that Sicily is a simple matter.
(b) Most feel that Athens has become invulnerable.
(c) Many feel that Cleon needs to be in Sicily.
(d) Many feel that Nicias iss unneseccarily inactive.

4. When the annual siege of Attica begins in 427 BC, what naval move does Sparta make?
(a) Sparta abandons any naval involvement at all.
(b) Sparta sets up a defense against Athenian hit-and-run raids.
(c) Sparta orderes new ships for Egypt.
(d) Sparta dispatches a fleet to Lesbos.

5. Why is Sparta somewhat weakened at the start of the war?
(a) Sparta is in the process of recruiting new troops.
(b) Sparta is also involved in a war with Persia.
(c) Sparta no longer has the services of vast numbers of Helots.
(d) Sparta sufferes from a major famine.

Short Answer Questions

1. What area remains as the seat of power after the defeat at Syracuse?

2. After military setbacks, what disagreement arses between Nicias and Demosthenes?

3. What does Athens do in Scione?

4. What is the political position of Argos from 418 through 416 BC?

5. What happens when Athens attempts to invade Boeotia?

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