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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. For what does Plutarch claim Marcus Brutus is known?
(a) For his role in the civil war with Pompey.
(b) For being the illegitimate son of Caesar.
(c) Acting as one of the assassins of Caesar.
(d) For being the, "Noblest Roman of them all."
2. What preceded Caesar's election by the Senate to Dictator, according to Plutarch?
(a) His defeat over Pompey in a civil war.
(b) Cassius choosing to join Caesar's army.
(c) Brutus' pledge of support to Caesar.
(d) A crowd stirring speech by Antony.
3. Why does Plutarch suggest that Dion was banished from Syracuse by the supporters of Dionysisus' son, Dionysisus II?
(a) They feared that he would rise above them in power.
(b) They feared the influence he was having against the Dionysius II use of tyrrany.
(c) They feared that he was plotting to take Dionysius II's throne.
(d) They feared he would have them killed.
4. Who does Plutarch report to be the father of Tiberius and Caius Gracchus?
(a) Caius Gracchus I.
(b) Julius Caesar.
(c) Cicero.
(d) Tiberius Gracchus I.
5. What is the difference Plutarch cites between the leaders that Dion and Brutus overthrew?
(a) Dion overthrew an obvious tyrant, but there is no evidence that Caesar was a tyrant.
(b) Dion overthrew a king in his own castle, but Brutus overthrew a leader on the floor of the senate.
(c) Dion overthrew a king over a city, but Brutus overthrew the leader of a vast empire.
(d) Dion overthrew a popular king, but Brutus overthrew a despised tyrant.
Short Answer Questions
1. What does Plutarch consider to be the difference in the military achievements between Dion and Brutus?
2. After the death of Tiberius, what did Plutarch report to be the first office to which his brother, Caius was elected?
3. Who does Plutarch report to be the master of Rome before Caesar came to power?
4. How does Plutarch explain public anger both Dion and Brutus received for their stands against Dionysius II and Caesar respectively?
5. There were 12 Roman Caesar's. Which one is Plutarch chronicling?
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