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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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.

2. How old does Plutarch claim Alexander to have been when Philip left him in charge of Macedon while he went on an expedition against Byzantine?
(a) 20.
(b) 18.
(c) 16.
(d) 14.

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

4. What was Caesar's first step, according to Plutarch, when he was informed of Sylla's power being in decline?
(a) He attended the school of a famous rhetorician named Apollonius.
(b) He returned to his home realizing that Sylla no longer had the support to eliminate his enemies.
(c) He joined with Crassus and Pompey to form a triumvirate to overpower Sylla.
(d) He began rallying support in the senate to have Sylla removed from power.

5. Who does Plutarch report to be the master of Rome before Caesar came to power?
(a) Crassus.
(b) Cato.
(c) Cassius.
(d) Sylla.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Alexander show favor to Eumenes, according to Plutarch?

2. Who did Plutarch report to be the father of Agis and Agesilaus?

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

4. How old was Alexander when Plutarch claims he took the Macedonian throne after Philip's death?

5. In what sort of family does Plutarch claim Sertorius was raised?

(see the answer key)

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