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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Plutarch, what was the purpose of the Greek alliances that Aratus helped to form?
(a) Creating a great empire to challenge the Romans.
(b) Mutual defense of the allied cities.
(c) To provide an empire for his ancestor's wealth.
(d) To establish a political base for his plans for power.

2. How did Plutarch characterize the differences in the changes in government "The Roman Brothers" and "The Spartans" sought to achieve?
(a) "The Roman Brothers" aimed at settling cities, mending highways, and recovering public lands whereas "The Spartans" sought to restore their city to its ancient state.
(b) "The Roman Brothers" sought to restore Rome to its ancient Republic, whereas "The Spartans" sought internal improvements.
(c) "The Roman Brothers" sought to place all power in a king, but "The Spartans" sought democracy.
(d) "The Roman Brothers" worked to restore the principles of the Republic, whereas "The Spartans" attempted to rid Sparta of its Greek democratic influence.

3. What honor does Plutarch report this earned for Demetrius and Antigonus from the Athenians?
(a) They were named among the Athenian dieties.
(b) They were given powerful positions in the Athenian Assembly.
(c) They were given a palace.
(d) They were awarded with vineyards and gold.

4. According to Plutarch, what was the difference in political support between "The Roman Brothers" and "The Spartans"?
(a) "The Roman Brothers" had their support from military men, but "The Spartans" were supported by the general public.
(b) "The Roman Brothers" were opposed by influential men of their day, but "The Spartans" were supported by history and the authority of one of the most important political leaders of Sparta.
(c) "The Roman Brothers" had strong support from leaders in the senate, but "The Spartans" got their support from military men.
(d) "The Roman Brothers" kept opposition in check with strong support from the plebes, but "The Spartans" won political challenges through forceful personalities.

5. What does Plutarch declare to be the condition of men in public life?
(a) "Nearly all men can stand adversity, but if you want to test a man's character, give him power."
(b) "...(They) are content to make themselves the slaves and followers of all the people's humors and caprices."
(c) "There is danger from all men. The only maxim of a free government ought to be to trust no man living with power to endangerment of the public liberty.
(d) "You see what power is--holding someone else's fear in your hand and showing it to them."

Short Answer Questions

1. Why did Plutarch claim that Tiberius was beaten to death on the Senate Floor?

2. From whom did Phocion learn of the military during his youth, according to Plutarch?

3. In what sort of activity did Eumenes get the attention of Philip of Macedon, according to Plutarch?

4. What role did Antony eventually take in Rome, according to Plutarch, after Caesar's assassination?

5. Who does Plutarch claim to be the three Macedonian Kings under whom Demosthenes lived?

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