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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Demosthenes, Cicero and The Comparison of Demosthenes and Cicero.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What five qualities does Plutarch claim that Sertorius possessed in greater qualities than the other generals to whom Plutarch compared him?
(a) Ferocity, integrity, honesty, nobility, and courage.
(b) Contentment, faithfulness, mercy, prudence and judgment.
(c) Bravery, wisdom, frugality, humility, and foresightedness.
(d) Nobility, mercy honesty, faithfulness, and humility.

2. What did Plutarch report as the difference in the affects on the homelands of "The Roman Brothers" and "The Spartans"?
(a) "The Roman Brothers" stabilized the government prior to its greatest empirical march, but "The Spartans" left the government stagnated and ineffectual.
(b) "The Roman Brothers" were responsible for the split of the Roman Empire, but "The Spartans" extended Sparta into India.
(c) The work of "The Roman Brothers" gave no addition to Rome's former greatness, but "The Spartans" helped Sparta exert power over all of Peloponnesus and restored the orderly rule of the sons of Hercules.
(d) The work of "The Roman Brothers" helped to expand the Roman Empire, but "The Spartans" led to an extended captivity to Macedon.

3. Who did wealthy land owners influence from the Senate to oppose Tiberius' efforts at land reform, according to Plutarch?
(a) Octavius Caesar, who was son of Caesar.
(b) Caius Mancinus, who was a consul of bad reputation.
(c) Marcus Brutus, who opposed Caesars attempts to spread the wealth from captured cities.
(d) Marcus Octavius, who was considered to be a friend of Tiberius.

4. According to Plutarch, how did Caesar begin his rise to power over Rome?
(a) By using his military victories to gain political support from the population.
(b) By using his new learned rhetorical skills to bring charges of corruption against high-ranking officials in Sylla's administration.
(c) By forming political alliances in the Senate.
(d) By bringing wealth back to Rome after military victories and sharing it among the plebes.

5. What question, according to Plutarch, did Cato ask his guardian, Sarpedon, as he watched executions that were ordered by the Roman political leader?
(a) "What law brings this type of justice?"
(b) "Why does nobody kill this man?"
(c) "Is this the only justice for these criminals?"
(d) "What leader would cause this horror?"

Short Answer Questions

1. After the death of Tiberius, what did Plutarch report to be the first office to which his brother, Caius was elected?

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

3. How does Plutarch claim the birth order of Agis and Agesilaus affected their lives?

4. What did Plutarch claim to be the differences in motivation between Demosthenes and Cicero?

5. What does Plutarch consider to be the difference between the reasons that Demosthenes and Cicero fled from the authorities?

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