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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what sort of family does Plutarch claim Sertorius was raised?
(a) A ruling class family.
(b) A military family.
(c) A noble family.
(d) A poor laboring family.

2. Why did Plutarch consider Agesilaus a better general than Pompey?
(a) Agesilaus knew how to win battles on land or at sea, but Pompey only knew how to fight on the land.
(b) Agesilaus proved his virtue by confronting his enemies at their most powerful, but Pompey tried to challenge less worthy opponents.
(c) Because Agesilaus built a record of forcing his enemies into battle when they were at their weakest, but Pompey allowed his army to be beaten by Caesar's forces while they were weakened by hunger.
(d) Agesilaus had soldiers who fought for his glory, but Pompey's soldiers fought for wealth.

3. How did the separation of Alexander from Philip affect his reign over Philip's empire, according to Plutarch?
(a) Alexander chose to spread Greek culture through his captured lands rather than Macedonian culture.
(b) Alexander rejected all of Philip's military tactics and found new generals.
(c) Alexander moved the capital of Macedon to Athens.
(d) Alexander purged his government of all officials that were named by his father.

4. How did Plutarch compare Sertorius and Eumenes in their views of war?
(a) Both Eumenes and Sertorius loved war.
(b) Both Eumenes and Sertorius esteemed peace and tranquility.
(c) Both Eumenes hated the death of war, but loved the thrill of strategy.
(d) Eumenes naturally loved war, but Sertorius esteemed peace and tranquility.

5. How did Plutarch compare Agesilaus and Pompey in their treatment of the men who supported their rise to power?
(a) Both Agesilaus and Pompey betrayed those who helped them through their careers.
(b) Pompey remained loyal to Sylla even through the years Sylla had withdrawn his favor, but Agesilaus cast off Lysander with reproach after he rose to power on Lysander's misinterpretation of prophesy.
(c) Agesilaus placed Lysander in an important province to honor his help whereas Pompey began making political connections so he could escape the influence of Sylla.
(d) Both Agesilaus and Pompey remained loyal to those who helped their careers.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was a political hurdle that Plutarch claimed Pompey had to overcome?

2. How far to the East did Plutarch claim Alexander spread his empire?

3. With whom did Pompey make war that Plutarch reported eventually led to his death in Egypt?

4. Who is the famous Roman General that Plutarch claims Sertorius outwitted during his exile in Spain?

5. What disaster does Plutarch report occurred on the day that Alexander was born that later added to the legend that he was a demi-god?

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