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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Dion, Marcus Brutus and The Comparison of Dion and Brutus.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Plutarch claim came of Caius after his death?
(a) His body was displayed by his enemies as a warning to his supporters.
(b) His body was found by his family and burned.
(c) His head was cut off and presented to Opimius as a gift.
(d) Romans felt regret for what had happened and erected a statue in his honor.

2. Who does Plutarch report to be the father of Tiberius and Caius Gracchus?
(a) Cicero.
(b) Tiberius Gracchus I.
(c) Caius Gracchus I.
(d) Julius Caesar.

3. Who did wealthy land owners influence from the Senate to oppose Tiberius' efforts at land reform, according to Plutarch?
(a) Octavius Caesar, who was son of Caesar.
(b) Marcus Brutus, who opposed Caesars attempts to spread the wealth from captured cities.
(c) Caius Mancinus, who was a consul of bad reputation.
(d) Marcus Octavius, who was considered to be a friend of Tiberius.

4. What does Plutarch claim Caesar chose to do while Sylla's power reached its peak?
(a) He gathered forces to challenge Sylla with a civil war.
(b) He joined a conspiracy with Brutus and Cassius to assassinate Sylla.
(c) He contended with Caesar's power in the Senate.
(d) He left Rome in exile.

5. Who did Plutarch report to be the first Roman official to try to take up the issue that confronted Tiberius after his election as tribune?
(a) Crassus.
(b) Caius Laelius.
(c) Scipio.
(d) Cicero.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the difference Plutarch cites between the leaders that Dion and Brutus overthrew?

2. How did Plutarch explain the difference between Tiberius and Caius when they delivered speeches?

3. How did Tiberius finally push his land reform law through the Senate, according to Plutarch?

4. Who did Brutus join in the successful assassination attempt against Caesar, according to Plutarch?

5. After Dion drove Donysius II from Syracuse, what does Plutarch claim came of his attempt to form a government?

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