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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) 16.
(b) 18.
(c) 20.
(d) 14.

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 Metellus to overthrow Sertorius' rebellions in Spain.
(d) Pompey allied himself with Caesar in an attempt to overthrow Sylla.

3. What does Plutarch claim caused Caesar and Pompey to become rivals for power?
(a) The rivalry between Pompey's father and Caesar's family.
(b) Pompey's defeat to Sertorius in Spain.
(c) Crassus' death.
(d) Pompey's alliance with Crassus.

4. How was Pompey acquitted of embezzlement that Plutarch reported was accused against his father after he died?
(a) Pompey proved his father was in Spain governing the Roman province when the money had disappeared.
(b) Pompey set us his own slave as having stolen the funds.
(c) Pompey traced the thefts to a freed slave of his father's, named Alexander.
(d) Pompey pledged his loyalty to Sylla.

5. 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) A crowd stirring speech by Antony.
(d) Brutus' pledge of support to Caesar.

Short Answer Questions

1. How did Plutarch report Caesar lost his position as Dictator?

2. How does Plutarch compare the climb to power between Agesilaus and Pompey?

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

4. What five qualities does Plutarch claim that Sertorius possessed in greater qualities than the other generals to whom Plutarch compared him?

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

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