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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What subject does Plutarch report Sertorius mastered as a youth?
(a) Grammar.
(b) History.
(c) Oratory.
(d) Mathematics.

2. With whom did Pompey ally himself to overcome the reputation of his father, and who did Plutarch report they oppose in a civil conflict for power over Rome?
(a) Pompey allied himself with a very popular general named Sylla and they united their armies to oppose the tyrant, Carbo.
(b) Pompey allied himself with Crassus to overthrow Caesar.
(c) Pompey allied himself with Caesar in an attempt to overthrow Sylla.
(d) Pompey allied himself with Metellus to overthrow Sertorius' rebellions in Spain.

3. According to Plutarch, what eventually led to Alexander and his mother, Olympia, separating from Philip to become his rivals?
(a) Philip's squandering the family wealth on horses and soldiers.
(b) Philip's many marriages.
(c) Philip's humiliating defeat against the Spartans.
(d) Philip's drunken display at the wedding of one of his nieces.

4. How did Alexander show favor to Eumenes, according to Plutarch?
(a) By employing Eumenes in the palace.
(b) By making Eumenes his spear carrier.
(c) By arranging Eumenes' marriage to the sister of his wife.
(d) By allowing Eumenes to train the royal horses.

5. With whom did Pompey make war that Plutarch reported eventually led to his death in Egypt?
(a) Pompey led a civil war against Crassus to consolidate the power of the Triumvirate.
(b) Pompey led a civil war against Sertorius to exert Roman control over Western Europe.
(c) Pompey led a civil war against Antony after the assassination of Caesar.
(d) Pompey led a civil war against Caesar in an attempt to take Caesar's power.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what sort of family does Plutarch claim Eumenes was raised?

2. What event led Philip to commission Aristotle to teach Alexander, according to Plutarch?

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

4. Why does Plutarch claim Philip believed that Alexander was a demi-god?

5. Who was the Persian King that Plutarch reported Alexander defeated on his expedition to India?

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